New strategic BIR Base inaugurated in Douala

​The Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence, Joseph Beti Assomo, on July 2, 2026, proceeded to the official inauguration of a new ultra-modern base for the Rapid Intervention Battalions - BIR in Douala. Acting on behalf of President Paul Biya, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Minister led a high-profile ceremony on the esplanade of the newly constructed facility. The event drew an influential gathering of top military officials, regional administrators, parlia...

By Louisa KINYUY