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Ahmadou Ahidjo (1924-1989)

Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon. Ahidjo was born on August 24, 1924, at Garoua in northern Cameroon, which was a French colony at the time. His father was a local Fulani chief. He was raised as a Muslim and was sent to … Read MoreAhmadou Ahidjo (1924-1989)

Paul Biya (1933- )

Paul Biya has been President of Cameroon since 1982. Biya was born on February 13, 1933, at Mvomeka’a, Meyomessala Subdivision, Dja-et-Lobo Division, South Region. He is the son of Etienne Mvondo Assam and Anastasie Eyenga Elle. Biya attended schools in Cameroon, graduating from the Lycee … Read MorePaul Biya (1933- )

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Ahmadou Ahidjo (1924-1989)

Paul Biya (1933- )