# Cameroon’s president reshuffles military as speculation over his whereabouts persists

https://mins.news/en/video/13914

- France 24 English, 2026-08-05 09:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF82AywyG5k

> Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has reshuffled senior military personnel amid continuing speculation about his whereabouts. The head of the Presidential Guard was promoted to brigadier general, while commanders were replaced in four of the country’s five joint military regions. Three presidential decrees signed on August 3 authorized the changes. Biya has remained out of public view since June 7, sustaining attention around his absence.

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