Min.-Del. at the Presidency in Charge of Defense, Cameroon
Title: Ministre délégué à la Présidence chargé de la Défense
Joseph Beti Assomo
Career
- Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence (2015 to present)
- Governor of Littoral (2012 to 2015)
- Governor of Far North (2010 to 2012)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo'o (from Wikidata)
What the ministry does
The Ministry of Defence, run by a minister delegate at the Presidency, prepares and carries out national defence policy. It studies the defence plan, coordinates and oversees the defence forces, organises the military courts and follows military cooperation. Two secretaries of state assist the minister, one for the gendarmerie and one for veterans and war victims.
Sources: Decree No. 2011/408 of 9 December 2011 on the organisation of the Government, article 8 (FAOLEX)
Latest government reshuffle
The government in office was named on 4 January 2019 by presidential decree No. 2019/002, and no newer government had been announced when we last checked, on 11 October 2026.
Sources: Cameroon Tribune, Réaménagement du gouvernement, 4 January 2019; Africanews, 4 January 2019; Prime Minister’s Office of Cameroon, government list (spm.gov.cm); Bénin Web TV, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Min.-Del. at the Presidency in Charge of Defense of Cameroon?
Joseph Beti Assomo.
What does the Ministry of Defence of Cameroon do?
The Ministry of Defence, run by a minister delegate at the Presidency, prepares and carries out national defence policy. It studies the defence plan, coordinates and oversees the defence forces, organises the military courts and follows military cooperation. Two secretaries of state assist the minister, one for the gendarmerie and one for veterans and war victims.
When was Joseph Beti Assomo born?
Joseph Beti Assomo was born in 1959-08-17, in Yaoundé, according to Wikidata.
Where did Joseph Beti Assomo study?
Joseph Beti Assomo studied at National School of Administration and Magistracy, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Joseph Beti Assomo belong to?
Joseph Beti Assomo is listed as a member of Cameroon People's Democratic Movement on Wikidata.
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