Presidential Guard (Cameroon)
The Cameroon Presidential Guard (
Republican Guard, which existed until early 1984 and was placed under the authority of the General Delegate for the Gendarmerie, the GP reports directly to the President.[1]
History
In the spring of 1984, the presidential
Fulani and Hausa personnel were replaced with personnel from the Bulu subgroup of the Beti-Pahuin peoples.[3]
An indirect result of the coup was the foundation of
Zangalewa".[citation needed
]
In December 2012, a video was published by a site run by Cameroonians expats in Belgium, depicting presidential guards beating up a protester who refused to move off a road that was used for President Paul Biya's motorcade through the capital.[5]
List of commanders[citation needed]
- Raymond Charles (2013-Present)
- Raymond Thomas (2011-2013)
- Jean Mendoua (1999-2001)
- Jean Paul Mengo (2001-2011)
- Titus Egobo (1985-1999)
Purpose
It engages in the following ceremonial and protective duties[citation needed]:
- Protecting the President and governmental buildings
- Providing military security
- Participating in national events
- State visits
- Military parades
- Events at the National Assembly[6]
The government of Cameroon uses Israeli armored vehicles,[7]
See also
- Presidential Guard Brigade (Nigeria)
- Presidential Guard (Zimbabwe)
- Republican Guard (Algeria)
- National Ceremonial Guard
References
- ^ "Garde Présidentielle". Osidimbea La Mémoire du Cameroun. Encyclopédie, annuaire. Histoire des organisations.
- ISBN 978-0-7486-0812-6.
- ISBN 9781522572961 – via Google Books.)
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - ^ "Zangalewa Official Site - The band". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Video shows man beaten up by Cameroonian presidential guard". The France 24 Observers.
- ^ "Palais de l'Unité: la GP au garde-à-vous". www.cameroon-tribune.cm.
- ^ "Cameroon's Presidential Guard first known user of Israel Musketeer vehicle". IHS Jane's 360.