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.
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Ahmadou Ahidjo is mentioned as a leader who was favored over the UPC during independence negotiations.
Héros, Réunification et indépendance : le “décret imaginaire” et la crise anglophone
Cameroon· 2026-02-23
Ahidjo is referenced as the predecessor of Paul Biya.
Tribalisation du vote : polémique autour d'une réforme à haut risqueCameroon· 2026-02-18
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the former president whose resignation preceded Paul Biya's first oath in 1982.
Paul Biya va prêter serment comme président du Cameroun pour la neuvième foisCameroon· 2025-11-05
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the former president of Cameroon who resigned before Paul Biya took office.
Cameroun : le Rdpc s’apprête à célébrer la prestation de serment et les 43 ans de présidence de Paul BiyaCameroon· 2025-11-04
Ahmadou Ahidjo is referenced as the namesake of the stadium where the national team will play.
Elim Mondial 2026 : le Cameroun en attente d’un éventuel report du match contre l’AngolaCameroon· 2025-09-23
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the autocrat installed by France in Cameroon in 1960.
France-Cameroun, une opération vérité nécessaire
France· 2025-08-20
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon and led the country during a period of violent repression.
France acknowledges role in repression of Cameroon independence movements | France
United Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon, whose grave Issa Tchiroma Bakary intended to visit.
Cameroun : Issa Tchiroma interdit d’embarquer pour le Sénégal, l’opposition s’indigneCameroon· 2025-08-01
Biya came to power in 1982 after his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned.
Prezident Kamerunu plánuje v 92 rokov opäť kandidovať v októbrových voľbách
Slovakia· 2025-07-14
Ahmadou Ahidjo was Biya's predecessor who resigned in 1982.
Verdens eldste statsoverhode stiller til gjenvalg
Norway· 2025-07-13Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon and a former collaborator of Bello Bouba Maïgari.
Cameroun : Bello Bouba Maïgari rompt une alliance de 28 ans avec Paul BiyaCameroon· 2025-06-30
Ahmadou Ahidjo was a close figure to both Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello Bouba Maïgari during their political careers.
Cameroun : Issa Tchiroma Bakary et Bello Bouba retournent à la case départCameroon· 2025-06-30
Ahmadou Ahidjo was the predecessor of Paul Biya, resigning in 1982.
Présidentielle 2025 : huit fils et filles du Sud appellent la population de la région à voter pour leur bonheurCameroon· 2025-06-18
Minister Nyanti noted that the late President Ahmadou Ahidjo solidified the foundation for a united nation.
FM Nyanti Hails Cameroon as Pillar of Unity | News
Liberia· 2025-05-22
