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United States (U.S.) Embassy’s Statement on the Announcement of Cameroon’s Presidential Election

As a longstanding partner and friend of Cameroon, the United States underscores the importance of free, fair, peaceful, and inclusive elections as a cornerstone of democratic governance and stability in Cameroon and Central Africa

The United States Embassy in Yaoundé welcomes the official announcement of the date for Cameroon’s presidential elections on October 12, 2025.  As a longstanding partner and friend of Cameroon, the United States underscores the importance of free, fair, peaceful, and inclusive elections as a cornerstone of democratic governance and stability…

U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
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Cameroon: United States (U.S.) Embassy in Yaoundé Announces Changes to Visa Procedures and Fees

Henceforth, all nonimmigrant visa applicants applying in Cameroon are now required to appear for an in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé

Effective immediately, and in keeping with the U.S. Government’s global efforts to tighten U.S. immigration requirements, the U.S. Embassy Yaoundé is revising its visa procedures, as well as the validity periods and issuance fees for most visa classifications. Cameroonian citizens who successfully apply for a tourist, business, exchange, or student…

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United States (U.S.) Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Partnership in the Southwest Region

The proposed significant expansion of the Port of Limbe has the potential to make it the deepest seaport in West and Central Africa, capable of accommodating mega vessels and expanding trade opportunities

From April 24–27, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora completed his third visit to the Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s enduring commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership with Cameroon.  The visit also highlighted the lasting friendship between the American and Cameroonian people, particularly via his visits with the Paramount Chiefs of…

U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
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United States (U.S.) Government Donates Laboratory Supplies Worth to the Cameroon Ministry of Public Health

The facility coordinates laboratory testing, quality control/quality assurance programs and accommodates trainings and workshops

On January 16, 2025, Christopher J. Lamora U.S. Ambassador in Cameroon chaired a handover ceremony of laboratory supplies procured by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The event took place at the Public Health Emergency Operations Center in the presence of the Minister of Public Health Dr.…

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United States (U.S.) and Cameroon Join Forces to Combat Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Threats

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have long been a weapon of choice for insurgent and terrorist groups worldwide and in combat zones to target both security forces and civilians

The United States Embassy in Cameroon announces the completion of an IED Threats and Awareness course on November 4-8, 2024, in Yaoundé. This training is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the Government of Cameroon. This…

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Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma visits Cameroon to Reaffirm the United States - Cameroon Partnership

Deputy Secretary Verma met with Secretary General at the Presidency H.E. Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and members of the cabinet and discussed key areas of continued bilateral cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma visited Cameroon from April 20 to 22 to reaffirm the U.S.-Cameroon partnership. Deputy Secretary Verma met with Secretary General at the Presidency H.E. Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and members of the cabinet and discussed key areas of continued bilateral cooperation. …

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Cameroon: America in 3 Days Event Showcases United States (U.S.) Embassy Opportunities in Douala

The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew nearly 2000 attendees

From April 17 to 19, 2024, the U.S. Embassy introduced residents of Douala and surrounding localities to “America in 3 Days.” The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew…

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Cameroon: Ambassador Lamora visits Bamenda

In a highlight of his visit to Bamenda, the Ambassador met with the multi-NGO team implementing the Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable children (CoSMO) project

U.S. Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora visited Bamenda from January 23-24, marking his first visit to the Northwest Region as U.S. ambassador and his second since serving in Cameroon 32 years ago as a young diplomat.  During the visit, Ambassador Lamora stated: “It was very important to come to the Northwest Region and to Bamenda in particular to hear the perspectives of a broad range of people…

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United States Embassy Awards Société Coopérative Green Solutions with a Grant to Improve the Living Conditions and Increase Income for Out-Of-Camp Refugee Women and Youth at Mabas, in the Far-North Region

This is the 16th year in a row that the United States government has awarded a Cameroonian organization with a Julia Taft grant

The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé is pleased to announce that local organization Société Coopérative Green Solutions has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund.  This fund was created to support local initiatives that improve the lives of refugees and/or returnees via a one-time intervention.  Société…

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The United States (U.S.) Joins Cameroon to Raise Awareness of Zoonotic Diseases, Including Cholera

Cameroon is exposed to zoonotic disease threats, ranging from persistent diseases associated with livestock losses in the North to newly emerging viral pathogens in the South

On World Zoonoses Day 2023, the U.S. government joins Cameroon to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases, or zoonoses, are caused by harmful germs that spread from animals to people both directly and indirectly. Common zoonotic diseases in Cameroon include cholera, rabies, anthrax, avian influenza, mpox, and bovine tuberculosis.…