Franck Emmanuel Biya has been appointed as Vice President of Cameroon and Head of the Armed Forces.
He was appointed by his father who is the President of the country, Paul Biya.
His appointment was contained in an official decree dated 4 April 2026.
The degree reads, “Mr Franck Emmanuel BIYA is appointed Vice President of the Republic of Cameroon and Head of the Armed Forces.”
“The Vice President of the Republic, Mr Franck Emmanuel BIYA, is also appointed Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cameroon.
“The appointments were made in line with service requirements. The decree shall be registered, published according to the procedure of urgency, and inserted in the Official Gazette.”
The move comes months after Biya, 92, was sworn in for an unprecedented eighth term, following a disputed election that has triggered nationwide protests and international scrutiny.
Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982 after succeeding former president Ahmadou Ahidjo, now faces renewed criticism from opponents who accuse him of tightening his grip on power through both political and military channels.
The elevation of his son to the vice presidency and leadership of the armed forces is likely to intensify concerns over succession planning and democratic governance in the Central African nation, as calls for reform continue to grow.
