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Mr. Ferdinand NGOH NGOH, Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic Mr. Samuel MVONDO AYOLO, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, with the rank and prerogatives of Minister 3. GREAT CHANCELLERIE OF NATIONAL ORDERS Mr. Philemon YANG, Grand Chancellor of National Orders 4. THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE PLACE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A MINISTER DELEGATE Mr. Joseph BETI ASSOMO, Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence 5. SERVICES …

DECREE No. 2011/412 of 9 December 2011 on the reorganization of the Presidency of the Republic. Mindful of Decree No. 2011/408 of December 9, 2011 to organize the Government, ARTICLE 1st.-The Presidency of the Republic includes: - Great Chancellor of the National Orders; - The Ministry of Defence, under the authority of a Minister Delegate; - Services in charge of Higher State Control, under the authority of a Minister Delegate; - Services in charge of Relations with the Assemblies, under …

- The Ministry of Defence, under the authority of a Minister Delegate; - Services in charge of Relations with the Assemblies, under the authority of a Minister Delegate; - The Ministers in charge of Mission; - Ministers without portfolio, if applicable; - General Household Services of the Unity Palace, the Presidential Residences and Pavilions; - the Head of State’s Special Command; - Direction of the Presidential Security;

Are attached to the Secretariat General of the Presidency of the Republic - Great Chancellor of the National Orders; - Services in charge of higher State Control; - Ministry of Public Procurement; - The General Delegation for National Security, regarding its administration; - The General Delegation for External Research, regarding its administration; - The Training Program Bilingual; - The National Security Council; - The National Anti-Corruption Commission; - The National Boundaries Co…

On 22 September 2018, the Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, presided over a ceremony to inaugurate a fitness centre at the “Parcours Vita” in Yaounde. It was revealed that the facility, worth CFAF 100 million, is a gift donated by the Head of State for the physical development of the population in the Yaounde City Council.

Cameroon is situated in Central Africa, at juncture of the Gulf of Guinea.It is bounded on the North by Chad, on the East by the Central Africa Republic, on the South by Congo, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea and on the West by Nigeria. Cameroon is a country with several major towns, amongst which are YAOUNDE, the political capital of the country with about one million inhabitants. DOUALA, which is the major economic city, has more than two million inhabitants. The other main towns are GAROUA, BAFO…

Law No.96/06 of 18 January 1996 to amend the Constitution of 2 June, 1972. Law No.2008/001 of 14 April 2008 to amend and supplement some provisions of Law No.96/06 of 18 January 1996 to amend the Constitution of 2 June 1972. The contemporary institutional and political organization of the Republic of Cameroon derives its legitimacy and basis from Law N°96/06 of 18thJanuary 1996 on the revision of the Constitution of June 1972. The present constitutional dispositions were adopted by the Nationa…

The Constitution in force since 18 January 1996 solemnly affirms the fundamental principles of the Republic of Cameroon. It establishes Cameroon as a "decentralized unitary State" that is "one, indivisible, secular, democratic, and social" (Section 1). A multicultural and multilingual State, Cameroon, taking into account its history, adopts English and French as official languages of equal status.The Republic's motto is "Peace – Work – Fatherland." Section 2 of the Constitution states that "nat…

The President of the Republic is the arch bearer of Cameroon's political system. Head of State, he embodies national unity. The Constitutions confers on him very important powers. He defines the policy of the Nation, watches over the respect of the Constitution, ensures through his arbitration the regular functioning of public powers.

Founding member of the OAU 10rganisation of African Unity) which later became AU, Cameroon has based its diplomacy on one of the basic principles of this pan African organisation: non-interference in the internal affairs of other States.

CFA FRANC (Communauté Financière Africaine) with a fixed parity of 0.01 FRF - 1 FRF = 100 CFA (since 12 January 1994) - 1 Dollar = 502.53 CFA (as of 19 April 2013) Health formalities: only the yellow fever vaccine is compulsory in Cameroon. Hepatitis vaccine is advised. Located between West and East Africa and stretching from the Gulf of Guinea to Lake Chad, Cameroon presents specificities in terms of its relief, climate, wildlife and vegetation which provide throughout the year various form…

Cameroon has embarked on an ambitious programme for economic emergence by 2035. The President of the Republic, H.E. Paul Biya, has transformed Cameroon into a work site for economic emergence, that is, "a country that creates and distributes wealth fairly; a country that offers equal development opportunities to all; a country with strong and sustainable growth; a country with enhanced food security, in a word, a country that ensures  happiness for all." The challenges are immense and meeting …

- sound and rigorous management of public finances; -  continuation of the merciless fight against corruption and misappropriation of public funds; - involvement of all institutions tasked with fighting these scourges: the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the National Agency for Financial Investigation (NAFI), the Audit Bench, the Special Criminal Court (SCC) .

- construction of thermal power plants; -  construction of hydroelectric dams; - construction of the Kribi gas plant to generate sufficient electricity for the country's economy; - establishment and management of SMEs/SMIs.

- improving the level of transport infrastructure: road, rail, sea, etc. -  improving hospitals and health centres; - increasing the number of schools and nursery, primary and secondary, technical and vocational educational institutions; - improving the supply of academic, university and vocational training; - increasing the supply of social and telephone communication (fixed-line and mobile); -  ensuring high-speed internet access and social networks.

Since the 90s, the private sector became the muscle of the Cameroonian economy. In a view to reinforce it, several 1 measures were taken, notably the adoption of a new investment code and the implementation of a vast programme for the privatisation of public companies. Since then every physical or foreign corporate body no matter his place of residence can carry out economic activities in the country. It can, individually or in association with others exercise this activity, either under common…

In its efforts to build a competitive and prosperous economy through the development of investment and savings, and performance objectives of its economic and social action, the Republic of Cameroon has set the following guidelines: In considered as investor according to this law, every physical or corporate body From Cameroonian or foreign origin, resident or not, who acquires an asset for the exercise of its activities in view of obtaining yields. Is considered as investment, according to th…

The scope of the Investment Code includes the following activities: PREFERENCE SCHEDULES GRANTEDANDBENEFITS The basic schedule:Granted for a period of8 years to businesses that create a certain level of employment and export at least 25% of their production and / or use national resources up to at least 25% of the value of inputs, SME schedule:Granted for a period of 10 years to companies that meet the following three conditions: creation of a given level of employment; achieving a level of i…

Since 1990, Cameroonian parliament has adopted a number of texts translating the will to liberalise public life and the economy. Also, for most economic activities, the regime of simple declaration replaced that of prior authorisation. To improve the legal and institutional frame, in a bid to create an appropriate environment to business, to attract more direct foreign investments, formalities in different administrations have been reduced very much. The charter of investment of CEMAC signed b…

Cameroon's economic needs and potentials are such that there are a great variety of good investment sectors. Amongst other can be cited: Favourable conditions to investment The economy has enjoy a growth rate of 5% for some years, which has to increase;

-Ministry in charge of Relations with the Commonwealth; -Ministry in charge of Relations with the Islamic World; -Ministry of Industries, Mines and Technological Development; -Ministry  of Economy, Planning and Territorial Management; -Order of Accountants of Cameroon; -Order of barristers of Cameroon; -Groupement Interpatronal du Cameroun; -Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts of Cameroon; -Movement of Cameroonian Entrepreneurs (MECAM); -Agency for the Promotion of Investmen…

The Cameroon Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA) is a parastatal institution with legal personality and financial autonomy with headquarters in Douala. CIPA fall under the technical supervisory authority of the Ministry in charge of the Promotion of Private Investments and the financial supervisory authority of the Ministry of Finance... CIPA'S mission, in collaboration with other authorities, as well as other public and private bodies, is to contribute to the development and implementation of g…

In order to make public contracts transparent, Cameroon adopted in June 2000 a new regulation of public contracts. The most salient points are the following:

The President of the Republic, His Excellency Paul BIYA, left Yaounde early this afternoon, on Sunday, 7 June 2026, in the company of his wife, Mrs. Chantal BIYA, for a brief private stay in Europe. The Head of State is accompanied by the following officials: - Samuel MVONDO AYOLO, Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic; - Vice Admiral FOUDA Joseph, Special Adviser at the Presidency of the Republic; - Simon Pierre BIKELE, Chief of State Protocol.

Cameroon celebrated its 54thNational Day on 20 May 2026 with a grand military and civilian parade along the 20thMay Boulevard, presided over by President Paul BIYA and attended by the First Lady, Mrs Chantal BIYA. This year’s celebrations, held under the theme“National Unity: Backbone of our Defence System, Bedrock of Cameroon’s Development”, highlighted national cohesion as the foundation of the country’s security architecture and the driving force behind its socio-economic progress. The event…

His Excellency Paul BIYA, President of the Republic of Cameroon, received Lieutenant General John William Brennan Jr., Deputy Commander of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), at Unity Palace on the evening of 7 May 2026. Accompanying the senior American officer was Mr Robert Barney, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy in Yaounde. This high-level audience afforded the Cameroonian Head of State and President Donald J. Trump’s envoy an opportunity for substantive disco…

In a moment of transcendent spiritual significance, President Paul Biya and First Lady Chantal Biya joined His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Pontifical Mass celebrated in Yaounde on 18 April 2026. Surrounded by over a million faithful at Mvan 101 Airforce Base, the two leaders shared a moment of perfect communion, their presence symbolising the resplendent unity between Church and State. As the Holy Father offered the sacred liturgy with solemn grace, President Paul Biya followed keenly in quie…

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you on the occasion of this historic visit, the fourth by a Supreme Pontiff, to Cameroon. The Cameroonian people thank you very much for your visit and realize what an exceptional privilege it is to welcome Your Holiness on your first tour of Africa, only a few months after your accession to the Chair of Saint Peter. They are especially grateful for your visit. On their behalf, I would like to extend a warm welcome and wishes for a pleasant stay in our cou…

The celebration of this sixtieth edition of the National Youth Day is once more a welcome opportunity for me to address you on the many issues that concern you. I am aware that these issues relate to your current situation, but also, and above all, to your future. They concern your difficulties, frustrations, fears and worries. They also relate to your hopes, expectations and legitimate aspirations. I am fully aware of your concerns, all the more so because, under my authority, the Government …

I would like to start by expressing my sincere gratitude for the kind words and warm wishes for the year 2026 that you have extended to me and to the people of Cameroon. As you know, on 9 September, Cameroon completed the term entrusted to it, with your invaluable support, to preside over the 79thsession of the United Nations General Assembly. We were able to successfully complete this mission owing to the backing and support of the entire international community. Once again, I would like to t…

During my recent swearing-in ceremony, I pledged to continue working, together with you, for the emergence of a united, stable and prosperous Cameroon. In my view, achieving this objective is a sacred duty. It is a duty to which I intend to continue devote all my time and energy, as I have in the past. I am duty-bound, given the trust you have continued to place in me since my accession to the helm of State. Moreover, you just renewed that trust in a convincing manner in the 12 October poll. …

President Paul BIYA received the Vice-President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Teodoro NGUEMA OBIANG MANGUE, on 19 November 2025. The Equatoguinean guest arrived in Yaounde a day earlier for a working and friendly visit. He was bearer of a congratulatory message from President Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO following his Cameroonian counterpart’s re-election in the October 12 presidential election. President Paul BIYA and Vice-President Teodoro NGUEMA OBIANG MANGUE exchang…

Le Président de la République, Son Excellence Paul BIYA, a quitté Yaoundé ce dimanche 07 juin 2026 en milieu de journée, en compagnie de Son Epouse, Madame Chantal BIYA, pour un court séjour privé en Europe.

Dimanche, 20 mars 2016, au Salon d’honneur de l’Aéroport international de Yaoundé-Nsimalen, le Président Paul BIYA qui raccompagnait son illustre hôte, au terme d’une visite d’Etat de quatre jours au Cameroun, a répondu aux questions de la presse italienne

Décret n° 2013/277 du 16 août 2013 habilitant le Ministre de l'Economie, de la Planification et de l'Aménagement du Territoire à signer avec la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD), un Accord de prêt d'un montant de 20,990 millions d'Unités de Compte, soit environ 15,811milliards de francs CFA, pour le financement partiel de la deuxième phase du projet d'assainissement de la ville de Yaoundé.

Le Président de la République S. E. Paul BIYA, a reçu en audience, le 07 mai 2026, au Palais de l'Unité, le Général John William Brennan Jr., Commandant Adjoint du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique.

J'avais placé le précédent septennat sous le signe des«Grandes Ambitions»pour le Cameroun. L'objectif des«Grandes Ambitions» était de donnerànotre pays les moyens de sortir du sous-développement pour l'ameneràla modernitéetd'en faire,àmoyen terme, un pays émergent. Aujourd'hui, toutes les études ont été réalisées: les financements nécessaires ont été trouvés. Le moment est donc venu de passer aux«Grandes Réalisations»en impulsant une nouvelle dynamique pour le Cameroun. Au plan politique, la No…

Art. 5. - (1)Le Président de la République est le Chef de l'Etat. (2)Elu de la Nation toute entière, il incarne l'Unité Nationale; Il définit la politique de la Nation; Il veille au respect de la Constitution; Il assure par son arbitrage, le fonctionnement régulier des Pouvoirs Publics; Il est le Garant de l'Indépendance Nationale, de l'intégrité du territoire, de la permanence et de la continuité de l'Etat du respect des traités et accords internationaux. Art.6. - (1)Le Président de la Ré…

Il est né le 24 août 1924 à Garoua. Issu d'une famille peuhle, il est élevé à la religion musulmane. Il est reçu au C.E.P.E. en 1939. Diplômé de l'Ecole Primaire Supérieure de Yaoundé en 1942, il est intégré comme fonctionnaire télégraphiste au cours de la même année, puis opérateur de P.T.T. En 1943, il est élu membre de l'Assemblée Territoriale du Cameroun (ATCAM). En 1952, il devient Conseiller de l'Assemblée de l'Union française, et Vice-Président de celle-ci en 1956. Vice-Premier Minist…

Son Excellence Paul BIYA est né le 13 février 1933 à Mvoméka'a dans l'Arrondissement de Meyomessala, Département du Dja-et-Lobo, Région du Sud. Fils de Etienne MVONDO ASSAM et de Anastasie EYENGA ELLE. S.E. Paul BIYA est le deuxième Chef de l'État du Cameroun. Il a accédé au pouvoir le 06 novembre 1982 après la démission du Président Ahmadou AHIDJO, intervenue le 04 novembre. A l'issue de ses études, il a obtenu les diplômes suivants : 1960 : Licence en Droit Public ;1961 : Diplôme de l'Insti…

Son itinéraire est d’abord celui d’un jeune homme né pendant la colonisation et destiné à devenir un homme d’Eglise. C’est donc un humaniste qui sort des différents parcours scolaires à l’Ecole Catholique de Nden où il obtient le CEPE en juin 1948 ; au pré-séminaire Saint Tharcissius à Edéa (1948- 1950) ; au Petit Séminaire d’Akono (1950-1954) et au Lycée Général Leclerc où son cycle secondaire s’achève avec l’obtention du Baccalauréat, série Philosophie, en juin 1956. Son séjour à Paris, en Fr…

Lorsqu’il prête serment pour la première fois le 06 novembre 1982, Paul BIYA axe son action sur la démocratisation de la vie politique, la libéralisation sociale et économique, la rigueur dans la gestion, la moralisation des comportements et le renforcement de la coopération internationale.Le nouveau Chef de l’Etat décide d’asseoir son pouvoir sur la structure politique la mieux organisée de l’époque, l’ancien parti unique : l’Union Nationale Camerounaise (UNC).Il est élu Président du Parti le 1…

Monsieur le Président de l’Assemblée Nationale, Monsieur le Président de la Cour Suprême, Mesdames et Messieurs les Députés, Qu’il me soit d’abord permis de remercier Monsieur le Président de l’Assemblée Nationale pour ses paroles de bienvenue et ses encouragements au début de ce nouveau mandat. Dans ce Temple de la démocratie, je tiens également à remercier une nouvelle fois les Camerounaises et les Camerounais de m’avoir renouvelé leur confiance. Il va sans dire qu’elle sera pour moi un pr…

Initiative lancée par la Première Dame, Madame Chantal Biya, Présidente Fondatrice du CERAC, Ambassadrice de Bonne Volonté de l’UNESCO, pour participer activement au développement du Cameroun en apportant des aides majeures aux populations les plus démunies. Déclarée d’utilité publique, le CERAC comprend : -  Le volet diplomatique qui regroupe les épouses des Ambassadeurs et Hauts commissaires accrédités au Cameroun. - Le volet national comprend les membres du gouvernement et assimilés, les re…

La direction du Centre des Créateurs de Mode du Cameroun a opté pour la 17ème Édition du Forum de la Mode, du Design et de l’Artisanat, de tenir le gala de clôture au lendemain du grand défilé international de la Mode.

C’est depuis 1994 que, pour sensibiliser l'opinion nationale et internationale à la lutte contre la pauvreté, la maladie, la misère et les exclusions de toute nature en milieu urbain et rural, Madame Chantal BIYA, l'Épouse du Chef de l'État Camerounais, a décidé de créer la Fondation qui porte son nom. L'objectif principal poursuivi par la Fondation Chantal BIYA est l'aide aux couches sociales défavorisées et la lutte contre les souffrances. Association apolitique, non confessionnelle à but no…

Autre initiative lancée par la Première Dame pour lutter contre les problèmes rencontrés par la femme rurale et l'enfant en Afrique lors du 32èmeSommet de l'OUA. Synergies Africaines est une organisation non gouvernementale regroupant les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’autres continents qui consentent à adhérer à ses statuts, les personnes physiques ou morales de bonne volonté et les scientifiques qui contribuent à la vie active de l’association, ainsi que les anciennes Premières Dames d’Afriqu…

Le Centre International de Référence Chantal BIYA pour la recherche sur la prévention et la prise en charge du VIH/Sida (CIRCB) est l'aboutissement des efforts de la Première Dame du Cameroun, Madame Chantal BIYA, Ambassadrice de Bonne Volonté de l'UNESCO. Inauguré le 23 février 2006, le CIRCB est le résultat d’un immense plaidoyer initié par les Premières Dames d’Afrique, à travers l'ONG Synergies Africaines, en direction d’un certain nombre de partenaires: Gouvernements camerounais et italien…

Madame Chantal BIYA est née le 04 décembre 1970 à Dimako dans la Province de l’Est Cameroun. Mariée au Président de la République et mère de plusieurs enfants. La Première Dame du Cameroun a plusieurs activités. - Elle est engagée avec enthousiasme et dynamisme à répondre à la pandémie du SIDA, à la mortalité maternelle et néonatale, aux enfants malades ou en détresse, aux personnes sinistrées et à l’éducation des enfants du Cameroun. ONG créée en 1994, reconnue d’utilité publique et ayant u…

M. Ferdinand NGOH NGOH,Ministre d’Etat, Secrétaire Général de la Présidence de la République M. Samuel MVONDO AYOLO, Directeur du Cabinet Civil de la Présidence de la République, avec rang et prérogatives de Ministre 3.LA GRANDE CHANCELLERIE DES ORDRES NATIONAUX M. Philemon YANG,Grand Chancelier des Ordres Nationaux 4.LE MINISTÈRE DE LA DÉFENSE, PLACE SOUS L’AUTORITE D’UN MINISTRE DELEGUE M. Joseph BETI ASSOMO,Ministre Délégué à la Présidence, chargé de la Défense 5.LES SERVICES DU CONTROL…