President of Cameroon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theRepublic of Cameroon Président de la République du Cameroun Paul Biya |
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Coat of arms of Cameroon
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| Residence | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Appointer | Elected |
| Term length | 7 years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Ahmadou Ahidjo |
| Formation | 5 May 1960 |
| Deputy | President of the Cameroon Senate |
| Salary | 378,813,989 Central African CFA francs/620,976 USD (estimated) annually |
| Website | Official Website: https://www.prc.cm/en/ |
The President of Cameroon is the main leader of the country. This person is the head of state, which means they represent Cameroon to the world. They are also the de facto head of government, meaning they are in charge of how the country is run day-to-day. The President is also the top boss of the military, like a commander-in-chief. Both the President and the Parliament work together to make decisions for the country.
History of the President
The job of President in Cameroon started in 1960. This was after the country gained its independence from France.
The first person to hold this important job was Ahmadou Ahidjo. He was President from May 5, 1960, until November 6, 1982. After him, Paul Biya became President on November 6, 1982. He has been the President ever since.
How Long Can a President Serve?
In many countries, a president can only serve for a certain number of years or terms. This is called a "term limit." For the President of Cameroon, these limits were changed in 2008. This change allowed President Biya to serve for more terms.
Want to Learn More?
- Politics of Cameroon
- Vice President of Cameroon
