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French Cameroon achieved independence on January 1, 1960. After Guinea , it was the second of France's colonies in Sub-Saharan Africa to become independent. On 21 February 1960, the new nation held a constitutional referendum, approving a new constitution.
Parliamentary elections were held in Cameroon on 10 April 1960. They were the first elections held in accordance with the new constitution, approved in a referendum in February, which created a unicameral federal National Assembly. The result was a slim victory for the Cameroonian Union, [1] forcing it to govern in coalition. However, the ...
In January 1959, the Cameroonian Liberation Army began fighting for Cameroon to become an independent nation. From this moment, the Cameroonians and the French were engaged in a fully fledged war. On January 1, 1960, Cameroon gained independence, and Ahmadou Ahidjo became the nation's first President.
French Cameroon became independent as the Republic of Cameroon in January 1960 and in October 1961 the southern part of British Cameroons joined it to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon. The Muslim northern part of British Cameroons had opted for union with Nigeria in May the same year. The conflict with the UPC lasted until the 1970s.
Cameroon War (1955 – 1964) Before 1960 French Empire. French Equatorial Africa [8] After 1960 Cameroon [9] French Empire [8] UPC [9] Government's victory. UPC ...
1960s disasters in Cameroon (1 C) S. 1960s in Cameroonian sport (9 C) Pages in category "1960s in Cameroon" This category contains only the following page.
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. [1]
A constitutional referendum was held in Cameroon on 21 February 1960. The new constitution would make the country a federal presidential republic with a unicameral federal parliament. [1] It was passed by 60% of voters with a 75.5% turnout.