Ahmadou Ahidjo
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first President of Cameroon, serving from 1960 to 1982. He is remembered for his role in shaping the nation’s early political landscape and for leading Cameroon through a period of significant development and national unity, which is commemorated annually on May 20.
Born on Aug 24, 1924 (101 years old)
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France:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the autocrat installed by France in Cameroon in 1960.
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United Kingdom:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon and led the country during a period of violent repression.
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Cameroon:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon, whose grave Issa Tchiroma Bakary intended to visit.
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Slovakia:
Biya came to power in 1982 after his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned.
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Norway:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was Biya's predecessor who resigned in 1982.
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Cameroon:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon and a former collaborator of Bello Bouba Maïgari.
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Cameroon:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was a close figure to both Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello Bouba Maïgari during their political careers.
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Cameroon:
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the predecessor of Paul Biya, resigning in 1982.
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Liberia:
Minister Nyanti noted that the late President Ahmadou Ahidjo solidified the foundation for a united nation.
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