The transfer of authority has been shifted from MISCA to MINUSCA and one of Cameroon’s brave soldiers, Major General Martin Tumenta officially placed as Commander of the Forces.

General Martin Tumenta

Major General Martin Tumenta was officially installed on the 15th September as Commander of MINUSCA in the presence of the Cameroonian Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence, Edgard Alain Mebe Ngo’o who represented the Head of State, President Paul Biya.

The transition from the African dominated Peacekeeping force, MISCA to MINUSCA, a United Nations force, is in fulfillment of a resolution taken during debates on Central Africa by the United Nations.

Major General Tumenta had served in the Central African Republic as Commander of the African-led International Support Missions (MISCA) since December 2013.

Before heading MISCA, he held many important posts within the Cameroon Military including serving as Commander of the third Combined Military Region.

This rich career began after completing Combined Military Services Academy, EMIA in Yaounde. He also attended a number of training courses in the United States, France and Egypt that earned him specialized skills.

General Martin Tumenta is from the North West Region of Cameroon precisely Babungo-Ndop. He was born in 1954, married and fathers eight children.

As Force Commander of MINUSCA, the General’s immediate challenge is to protect the civilian population of Central Africa and contribute to a smooth transition to democracy in the country.

By Irene Mbang Tata