President of Cameroon
| President of the Republic of Cameroon Président de la République du Cameroun | |
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| Residence | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Appointer | Elected |
| Term length | 7 years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Ahmadou Ahidjo |
| Formation | 5 May 1960 |
| Salary | 620,976 USD (estimated) annually[1] |
| Website | Official Website
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 Cameroon portal |
The President of Cameroon is the absolute head of state and de facto head of government of Cameroon and is the commander in chief of the Cameroon Armed Forces. The authority of the State is exercised both by the President and by the Parliament. The current president is Paul Biya, who has held office since 1982, making him one of the longest serving African presidents. Under Biya's regime, he has appointed and dismissed cabinet members, detained Cameroonian citizens for speaking out against his leadership and extravagant lifestyle. [2]
History
The office of President of Cameroon was established in 1960, following the country's independence from France. The office was held by Ahmadou Ahidjo from 5 May 1960 to 6 November 1982 and then by Paul Biya since 6 November 1982.
List of presidents of Cameroon, 1960–present
Latest election
See also
References
- ^ "The highest and lowest paid African presidents - Business Daily".
- ^ Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (English and French Archived 2006-02-28 at the Wayback Machine versions). 18 January 1996. Accessed 8 August 2017.
External links
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