Maurice Kamto: “The army governs under the cover of a political party”

In his post “Pensée de MK No. 131-2026,” Maurice Kamto condemns what he sees as a blurring of the military’s defence and internal-security duties with the preservation of political power in Cameroon. He says military parades are intended more to intimidate the population than to deter foreign powers. The former 2018 presidential candidate also criticizes military action against unarmed citizens and challenges officers to consider their responsibility. He says the military’s association with preserving political power is a problem facing several African states.