By Deji Komolafe
The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, a known asset of France at the helm for over four decades, on Wednesday made major changes to the country’s ministry of defense.
The decision of Biya is coming as coups continue to spread on the African continent.
Some Presidents are taking proactive steps by reshuffling defense portfolios.
Among the posts reshuffled were the delegate to the presidency in charge of defense, air force staff, navy, and the police.
Biya came to power in a coup d'état in 1982. His early years on the saddle were marred by reports of oppression and human rights violations.
Although he subsequently allowed multiparty elections in the country, the 90-year-old has remained president since he rode to power.
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