Five officers promoted to general rank in Cameroon

Author: camer.bePublished on: September 29, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Five officers promoted to general rank in Cameroon

Five officers of the Cameroonian army have been promoted to the rank of general. The promotion ceremony was announced on September 29, 2026, strengthening the country's military hierarchy. These promotions come amid efforts to reinforce the Cameroonian armed forces.

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