On Wednesday, the militaries of the long-serving leaders of Cameroon and Rwanda, respectively, Paul Biya and Paul Kagame, underwent adjustments.
The modifications follow the recent coup in Gabon that led to the removal of their counterpart, Ali Bongo.
On national television, a few military officials made an announcement about Bongo’s overthrow as the country’s ruler since 2009.
Kagame discharged 12 generals and senior officers from the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) amid what looked to be a panic among African leaders.
RDF said that Kagame had retired 83 military members, including 12 generals, in a statement on Wednesday.
General James Kabarebe, General Fred Ibingira, Lt. Gens. Charles Kayonga and Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, Maj. Gen. Martin Nzaramba, and Major General Eric Murokore were among the impacted officers.
Others include Brigadier General Chris Murari, Brigadier General Didace Ndahiro, Brigadier General Emmanuel Ndahiro, Major General Augustin Turagara, Major General Charles Karamba, Major General Albert Murasira, and Brigadier General Chris Murari.
Similar to this, Biya declared a reorganisation of the defence ministry in Cameroon and subsequently made adjustments to it.
He, who is now known as X, said on Twitter, “Decree appointing officials to the Ministry of Defence.”
One of the longest-serving African leaders, Biya, 90, seized control in a coup in 1982.
Kagame, who is 65 years old, was elected president of Rwanda in 2000, and in 2015, the country’s constitution was changed to allow him to hold the position until 2034.
