The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya has condemned the recent military coup in Gabon that ousted Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Biya is one of Africa’s longest serving presidents who has ruled for over 40 years.
A statement issued by the country’s Minister of Communication, René Emmanuel Sadi, on Thursday, said, “The Government of Cameroon has taken note of and is worried about the events that occurred in Gabon on 30 August 2023.
“It condemns the ongoing anti-constitutional change of Government which violates the fundamental principles and values of the Economic Community of Central African States and of the African Union.
“It calls on all the stakeholders to ensure the physical integrity of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and members of his family, the rapid restoration of constitutional order, and the preservation of peace and stability so dear to the sons and daughters of Gabon and the other Central African countries.
On Thursday, President Biya made major changes in Cameroon’s Defence Ministry’s central administrative unit, according to a decree made public on social media.
Biya has ruled as the President of Cameroon since November 6, 1982, after previously being Prime Minister of the country from 1975 to 1982.
In all, he has led the country for 48 years.
With the latest coup in Gabon on Wednesday, Africa has experienced eight coups over the last three years, since August 2020.
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