List of Presidents of Cameroon

This article is part of a series on the
politics and government of
Cameroon

This is a list of Presidents of Cameroon since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.

A total of two people have served as President of Cameroon.

The current President of Cameroon is Paul Biya, since 6 November 1982.

Key

Political parties

List

President
(Birth–Death)
Portrait Tenure Elected Political affiliation Prime Minister(s)
Took office Left office
Republic of Cameroun
1 Ahmadou Ahidjo
(1924–1989)
5 May 1960 1 October 1961 UC Himself
Assalé
Federal Republic of Cameroon
(1) Ahmadou Ahidjo
(1924–1989)
1 October 1961 2 June 1972 1965
1970
UC / UNC
East Cameroon
Assalé
Ahanda
Tchoungui
West Cameroon
Foncha
Jua
Muna
United Republic of Cameroon
(1) Ahmadou Ahidjo
(1924–1989)
2 June 1972 6 November 1982
(resigned.)
1975
1980
UNC Biya
2 Paul Biya
(1933–)
6 November 1982 4 February 1984 UNC Maigari
Ayang
Republic of Cameroon
(2) Paul Biya
(1933–)
4 February 1984 Incumbent 1984
1988
1992
1997
2004
2011
UNC / RDPC Hayatou
Achu
Musonge
Inoni
Yang

See also

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