
FILE PHOTO: Cameroon President Paul Biya attends the Paris Peace Forum, France, November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo/File Photo
President Paul Biya has announced a sweeping reorganization of Cameroon’s military leadership, appointing a slate of senior officers to key positions across the Ministry of Defense, the national gendarmerie, and the country’s territorial commands.
The changes, formalized under Presidential Decree No. 2025/310, reflect Biya’s intent to strengthen the operational effectiveness of the Defense Forces amid a volatile regional security environment. The decree impacts the central administration, general staff, and a number of regional commands.
Within the Ministry’s central administration, Air Division General Momha Jean Calvin has been named Controller General of the Armed Forces, while Division General Ebaka Hippolyte will serve as Logistics Advisor. Vice-Admiral Njine Ndjonkam has been appointed Central Director of Monitoring the Maintenance of Major Equipment of the Defense Forces.
The National Gendarmerie will also see new leadership, with Division General Elokobi Daniel Njock stepping in as Inspector General and Brigadier General Louba Zal Pierre taking over as Central Director of Coordination.
Key appointments within the armed services include Division General Saly Mohamadou as Chief of Staff of the Army, Air Brigade General Eba Eba Bède Benoît as Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Vice-Admiral Mendoua Jean as Chief of Staff of the Navy. Rear-Admiral Ade Nkwenti Hilary has been elevated to Major General of the Navy.
In other senior roles, Major General Mahamat Ahmed has been named Commander of the National Fire Brigade, while Brigadier General Boum Bissoue Raymond will lead the 3rd Gendarmerie Region.
At the territorial level, Brigadier General Mveh Alexandre Fernand will head the 12th Motorized Infantry Brigade in the 1st Joint Military Region. Brigadier Generals Ngolo Ngomba Tobie Gabriel, Nouma Joseph, and Agha Robinson Ndong will command the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Joint Military Regions, respectively.
The appointments underscore Biya’s drive to reinforce military readiness and consolidate command structures as Cameroon navigates mounting internal and regional security challenges.