Cameroon promotes five officers to Brigadier General

In Yaoundé, Cameroon, a military ceremony was held on Friday, September 25, 2026, to promote five officers to the rank of Brigadier General. The event, presided over by Joseph Beti Assomo, the Minister Delegate to the Presidency in charge of Defense, included the presentation of new insignia to the promoted officers: Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, Wilson Épie Ngome, Oumar Nchankou Mbouombouo Njindam, Elie Romance Mezui Zo’o, and Mesmin Magloire Aristide Eloundou.

The promotions follow decisions made by the Head of State. Additionally, the ceremony formalized two leadership changes within the defense forces as part of a structural reorganization. Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma was installed as the Commander of the First Inter-Arms Military Region (RMIA 1), overseeing the Center, South, and East regions. Colonel Yves Edgard Ekoman Ekoman was also installed as the Commander of the Headquarters Brigade.