Cameroon

Country Cameroon
Capital Yaoundé
Continent Africa
Currency Central African CFA franc(XAF)
Languages French & English

Information

Introduction

The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. Despite slow movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in the hands of President Paul BIYA.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

Cameroon - Wikipedia
Cameroon - CIA World Fact Book
Cameroon - BBC
Cameroon - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

Google News
Cameroon: Govt deems two opposition groups 'illegal', issues warning ahead 2025 election - Africanews EnglishCameroon: Govt deems two opposition groups 'illegal', issues warning ahead 2025 election  Africanews English

Cameroon's rebels may not achieve their goal of creating the Ambazonian state – but they're still a threat to stability - The ConversationCameroon's rebels may not achieve their goal of creating the Ambazonian state – but they're still a threat to stability  The Conversation

A turning point: Cameroon rolls out world's first malaria vaccine - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceA turning point: Cameroon rolls out world's first malaria vaccine  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Malaria Ministerial Conference: "Tackling malaria in countries hardest hit by the disease" - World Health Organization (WHO)Malaria Ministerial Conference: "Tackling malaria in countries hardest hit by the disease"  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cameroon Football Federation suspends player over alleged identity fraud, faces Cup of Nations ban - SportstarCameroon Football Federation suspends player over alleged identity fraud, faces Cup of Nations ban  Sportstar

Analysis of Wildlife Court Cases in Cameroon: Jan 2010 – Dec 2022 - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC - TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade NewsAnalysis of Wildlife Court Cases in Cameroon: Jan 2010 – Dec 2022 - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC  TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade News

Explained: Why Cameroon could be banned from international tournaments due to 'age cheating' - Goal.comExplained: Why Cameroon could be banned from international tournaments due to 'age cheating'  Goal.com

Cameroon adopts Nagoya Protocol to benefit from its rich biodiversity - Down To Earth MagazineCameroon adopts Nagoya Protocol to benefit from its rich biodiversity  Down To Earth Magazine

Cameroon becomes 69th Party to Convention on Cybercrime - Cybercrime - Council of EuropeCameroon becomes 69th Party to Convention on Cybercrime - Cybercrime  Council of Europe

Cameroon – European Union Business Week - European Commission - European UnionCameroon – European Union Business Week - European Commission  European Union

(Hello Africa) Cameroonian dancer's romance with Chinese teacher sparks cultural blending - Xinhua(Hello Africa) Cameroonian dancer's romance with Chinese teacher sparks cultural blending  Xinhua

Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria - UNICEFShipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria  UNICEF

Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout - BBC.comCameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout  BBC.com

World first: malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon - The GuardianWorld first: malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon  The Guardian

The root causes of Cameroon's youth brain drain - DW (English)The root causes of Cameroon's youth brain drain  DW (English)

Nigeria's security problems deepen as Anglophone insurgency in Cameroon spills across border - The ConversationNigeria's security problems deepen as Anglophone insurgency in Cameroon spills across border  The Conversation

Rigobert Song steps down as Cameroon national team coach - Africanews EnglishRigobert Song steps down as Cameroon national team coach  Africanews English

Cameroon: dedicated humanitarian health staff showing the way to universal health coverage - European UnionCameroon: dedicated humanitarian health staff showing the way to universal health coverage  European Union

Medical Product Alert N°5/2023: Substandard (contaminated) syrup medicines - World Health Organization (WHO)Medical Product Alert N°5/2023: Substandard (contaminated) syrup medicines  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cameroon: 52 footballers suspended for “double identity” - Africanews EnglishCameroon: 52 footballers suspended for “double identity”  Africanews English

Cameroonian singer Mr Leo on finding the 'power of our voice' - BBC.comCameroonian singer Mr Leo on finding the 'power of our voice'  BBC.com

Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On - Human Rights WatchTrial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On  Human Rights Watch

Francophone, Anglophone… Cameroonian? Musih Tedji Xaviere on Telling the Story of Her Country's Struggles - Literary HubFrancophone, Anglophone… Cameroonian? Musih Tedji Xaviere on Telling the Story of Her Country's Struggles  Literary Hub

India finds quality issues with cough syrup linked to Cameroon deaths - sources - Reuters IndiaIndia finds quality issues with cough syrup linked to Cameroon deaths - sources  Reuters India

Morocco Emerges as Cameroon's Top African Supplier in 2022 - Morocco World NewsMorocco Emerges as Cameroon's Top African Supplier in 2022  Morocco World News

17 Suspects in Reporter's Death to Stand Trial in Cameroon - Voice of America - VOA News17 Suspects in Reporter's Death to Stand Trial in Cameroon  Voice of America - VOA News

Turning Pages, Transforming Lives: Cameroon's Textbook Revolution - World BankTurning Pages, Transforming Lives: Cameroon's Textbook Revolution  World Bank

Samuel Eto'o under fire as head of Cameroon's football federation - Le MondeSamuel Eto'o under fire as head of Cameroon's football federation  Le Monde

Can Man United’s Onana eclipse controversy to inspire Cameroon AFCON glory? - Al Jazeera EnglishCan Man United’s Onana eclipse controversy to inspire Cameroon AFCON glory?  Al Jazeera English

Cameroon | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateCameroon | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Cameroon - African Development BankCameroon  African Development Bank

Afreximbank signs agreement to provide Cameroon with EUR 200-million facility to support National Development ... - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank signs agreement to provide Cameroon with EUR 200-million facility to support National Development ...  African Export-Import Bank

Between Tradition and Innovation - A new settlement for Bandrefam, Cameroon - World-ArchitectsBetween Tradition and Innovation - A new settlement for Bandrefam, Cameroon  World-Architects

China's Belt and Road Initiative paves way for common prosperity in Central Africa - XinhuaChina's Belt and Road Initiative paves way for common prosperity in Central Africa  Xinhua

Cameroon Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyCameroon Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

West and Central Africa - Education in Emergencies (EiE), (Q4-2023) Regional situation - Cameroon - ReliefWebWest and Central Africa - Education in Emergencies (EiE), (Q4-2023) Regional situation - Cameroon  ReliefWeb

Cameroon: our action in 2023 - ICRCCameroon: our action in 2023  ICRC

‘Love is our first medicine’: treating mental health in Cameroon’s unique refuge - The Guardian‘Love is our first medicine’: treating mental health in Cameroon’s unique refuge  The Guardian

Cameroon’s Wilfried Nathan Douala among 62 players suspended for alleged identity fraud - The GuardianCameroon’s Wilfried Nathan Douala among 62 players suspended for alleged identity fraud  The Guardian

Cameroon Opposition Calls for Single Candidate to Face Biya in Next Election - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon Opposition Calls for Single Candidate to Face Biya in Next Election  Voice of America - VOA News

World Report 2024: Cameroon - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Cameroon  Human Rights Watch

Police Assault Prominent Rights Lawyer in Cameroon - Human Rights WatchPolice Assault Prominent Rights Lawyer in Cameroon  Human Rights Watch

Cameroon: African Development Bank Group loans over EUR 73 million for construction of a bridge over the River ... - African Development BankCameroon: African Development Bank Group loans over EUR 73 million for construction of a bridge over the River ...  African Development Bank

Home - Cameroon | The Netherlands and Cameroon - The Netherlands and YouHome - Cameroon | The Netherlands and Cameroon  The Netherlands and You

Cameroon's malaria vaccination roll-out finds an enthusiastic reception - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceCameroon's malaria vaccination roll-out finds an enthusiastic reception  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Cameroonian prosecutors wind up probe into the murder of Martinez Zogo - Africanews EnglishCameroonian prosecutors wind up probe into the murder of Martinez Zogo  Africanews English

Cost of living: Cameroon citizens hit with fuel price hike and rising food prices - BBC.comCost of living: Cameroon citizens hit with fuel price hike and rising food prices  BBC.com

Soccer-Cameroon suspend player over alleged identity fraud and face Cup of Nations ban - ThePrintSoccer-Cameroon suspend player over alleged identity fraud and face Cup of Nations ban  ThePrint

‘Nothing for me in Cameroon’: Waiting in Tunisia, one eye on Europe - Al Jazeera English‘Nothing for me in Cameroon’: Waiting in Tunisia, one eye on Europe  Al Jazeera English

Mbankolo landslides kill 30 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé - BBC.comMbankolo landslides kill 30 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé  BBC.com

Hervé Bopda: Cameroon socialite accused of sexual assaults - BBC.comHervé Bopda: Cameroon socialite accused of sexual assaults  BBC.com

Ancient community banking enters digital age in Cameroon - Tech XploreAncient community banking enters digital age in Cameroon  Tech Xplore

Morocco is Cameroon's leading African supplier - report - APANEWSMorocco is Cameroon's leading African supplier - report  APANEWS

Disarmament and reintegration: Cameroon has made the protection of children in the context of DDR a priority. - International Organization for Migration (IOM)Disarmament and reintegration: Cameroon has made the protection of children in the context of DDR a priority.  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Establishing a robust National Ivory Stockpile Management System in Cameroon - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC - TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade NewsEstablishing a robust National Ivory Stockpile Management System in Cameroon - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC  TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade News

Cameroon back on track to qualify for 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournament after winning first ever continental title - OlympicsCameroon back on track to qualify for 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournament after winning first ever continental title  Olympics

Wilfried Nathan Doualla: Cameroonian midfielder accused of age cheating - BBC.comWilfried Nathan Doualla: Cameroonian midfielder accused of age cheating  BBC.com

Stampede at senior high school in Cameroon leaves 106 individuals injured - Africanews EnglishStampede at senior high school in Cameroon leaves 106 individuals injured  Africanews English

Cameroon's #MeToo Moment - Human Rights WatchCameroon's #MeToo Moment  Human Rights Watch

Cameroon Rebels Abduct Government Officials in Fresh Wave of Attacks - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon Rebels Abduct Government Officials in Fresh Wave of Attacks  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone - ReutersCameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone  Reuters

Working together for One Health in Central Africa at a rabies control training course in Cameroon - World Health Organization (WHO)Working together for One Health in Central Africa at a rabies control training course in Cameroon  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cameroon: How a hashtag became a rallying cry against sexual violence - Africanews EnglishCameroon: How a hashtag became a rallying cry against sexual violence  Africanews English

13th All-Africa Games: Junior Nyabeyeu carries Cameroon forward - SPORT NEWS AFRICA13th All-Africa Games: Junior Nyabeyeu carries Cameroon forward  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

Tackling discriminatory gender norms in Cameroon - UN WomenTackling discriminatory gender norms in Cameroon  UN Women

Cash assistance offers a lifeline in Cameroon - Norwegian Refugee CouncilCash assistance offers a lifeline in Cameroon  Norwegian Refugee Council

NEWS TEMPLATE - Goal.comNEWS TEMPLATE  Goal.com

Cameroon kicks off malaria vaccine rollout | WHO | Regional Office for Africa - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCameroon kicks off malaria vaccine rollout | WHO | Regional Office for Africa  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

India orders drugmaker linked to Cameroon cough syrup deaths to stop manufacturing - ReutersIndia orders drugmaker linked to Cameroon cough syrup deaths to stop manufacturing  Reuters

Cameroon Annual Report 2023 - Cameroon - ReliefWebCameroon Annual Report 2023 - Cameroon  ReliefWeb

Dozens Killed After Destructive Floods in Cameroon - Voice of America - VOA NewsDozens Killed After Destructive Floods in Cameroon  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon Asks Chad to Withdraw Border Troops - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon Asks Chad to Withdraw Border Troops  Voice of America - VOA News

Women in science: two Cameroonians win prize - Africanews EnglishWomen in science: two Cameroonians win prize  Africanews English

Cameroon squeaks by Gambia in AFCON game dubbed the ‘best match in the history of football’ - CNNCameroon squeaks by Gambia in AFCON game dubbed the ‘best match in the history of football’  CNN

Cameroon - African Development BankCameroon  African Development Bank

Fostering Resilience: How Mobile Money Transformed Crisis Response in Cameroon - World BankFostering Resilience: How Mobile Money Transformed Crisis Response in Cameroon  World Bank

Northern Cameroon is losing the battle against arms trafficking - Institute for Security StudiesNorthern Cameroon is losing the battle against arms trafficking  Institute for Security Studies

Gabon Coup Leader Visits Cameroon to Press for End to CEMAC Sanctions - Voice of America - VOA NewsGabon Coup Leader Visits Cameroon to Press for End to CEMAC Sanctions  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon receives first shipment of GSK's Mosquirix malaria vaccine - ReutersCameroon receives first shipment of GSK's Mosquirix malaria vaccine  Reuters

Cameroon, Chad Agree to Jointly Combat Security Threats - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon, Chad Agree to Jointly Combat Security Threats  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children - The Associated PressCameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children  The Associated Press

2023 - WFP2023  WFP

Cameroon receives first shipment of malaria vaccine - Africanews EnglishCameroon receives first shipment of malaria vaccine  Africanews English

Cameroon: Attack blamed on separatists leave at least 1 dead in South-West region - Africanews EnglishCameroon: Attack blamed on separatists leave at least 1 dead in South-West region  Africanews English

Cameroon sees 3.2% hike in consumer interest rates between Q1 and Q2 2023 - Business in CameroonCameroon sees 3.2% hike in consumer interest rates between Q1 and Q2 2023  Business in Cameroon

Building an effective bridge with civil society organizations in Cameroon - World BankBuilding an effective bridge with civil society organizations in Cameroon  World Bank

Cameroon Sees More Attacks on Schools, Civilians After Rebel Leader Killed - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon Sees More Attacks on Schools, Civilians After Rebel Leader Killed  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon Suspends Work Contracts; Foreign Workers There Illegally Must Leave - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon Suspends Work Contracts; Foreign Workers There Illegally Must Leave  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon Says Military Deployed After New Militant Attack Kills at Least a Dozen - Voice of America - VOA NewsCameroon Says Military Deployed After New Militant Attack Kills at Least a Dozen  Voice of America - VOA News

Separatist gunmen kill at least 20 in Cameroon - Al Jazeera EnglishSeparatist gunmen kill at least 20 in Cameroon  Al Jazeera English

Cameroon - African Development BankCameroon  African Development Bank

Cameroon's 'ghost town' days: How residents cope in lockdown - DW (English)Cameroon's 'ghost town' days: How residents cope in lockdown  DW (English)

Cameroon football federation rejects president's offer to step down - Africanews EnglishCameroon football federation rejects president's offer to step down  Africanews English

Fuel Prices Soar in Cameroon After Nigeria Scraps Fuel Subsidy - Voice of America - VOA NewsFuel Prices Soar in Cameroon After Nigeria Scraps Fuel Subsidy  Voice of America - VOA News

Cameroon Federation suspends 62 footballers for age fraud; including '17-year-old' Wilfried Nathan Douala - Khel NowCameroon Federation suspends 62 footballers for age fraud; including '17-year-old' Wilfried Nathan Douala  Khel Now

First Malaria Vaccines Arrive in Cameroon - UNICEF USAFirst Malaria Vaccines Arrive in Cameroon  UNICEF USA

Cameroon Football Federation suspends 62 players for alleged identity fraud - The AthleticCameroon Football Federation suspends 62 players for alleged identity fraud  The Athletic

Cameroon: Situation Report, 21 August 2023 - OCHACameroon: Situation Report, 21 August 2023  OCHA

UNICEF Cameroon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 (End of Year) January to December 2023 - Cameroon - ReliefWebUNICEF Cameroon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 (End of Year) January to December 2023 - Cameroon  ReliefWeb

Explained: Why Cameroon could be banned from international tournaments due to 'age cheating' - Goal.comExplained: Why Cameroon could be banned from international tournaments due to 'age cheating'  Goal.com