Cameroon
The region was inhabited by north-western Bantu societies who prospered from the trade in slaves from the interior. It came under British control until annexed by Germany in 1884. In 1919 Cameroon was divided between the French and the British. The French sector declared independence in 1960. The British southern sector joined Cameroon in 1961 whilst the northern sector joined Nigeria.
A Brief History of Cameroon
A brief introduction to the history of Cameroon from the time of early humans to the present day.
A brief introduction to the history of Cameroon from the time of early humans to the present day.
Background Notes: Cameroon
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Cameroon. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Cameroon. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
Cameroon History from Lonely Planet
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Cameroon’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Cameroon’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
Cameroon - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Cameroon. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Cameroon’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Cameroon. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Cameroon’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for Cameroon from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of Cameroon given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
A chronology of important events in the history of Cameroon given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Cameroon
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Cameroon's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of Cameroon's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Updated weekly, this list of Cameroon's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Cameroon: Amnesty annual report, 2003
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Cameroon.
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Cameroon.
News and Current Affairs in Cameroon from AlertNet
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Cameroon.
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Cameroon.