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 executive 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.
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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.
Term limits
Term limits for the president were lifted for Biya in 2008.
Latest election
2018 Cameroonian presidential election
See also
- Politics of Cameroon
- Vice President of Cameroon
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