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Head of state · Cameroon

Paul Biya

President of Cameroon

In office sinceNovember 6, 198243 years, 11 months

Paul Biya is the President of Cameroon, in office since November 6, 1982. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).

Connections

Leaders · U.S. mission · Reported with

Head of governmentJoseph Dion NgutePrime Minister of CameroonSince January 4, 2019 · 7 years, 9 months
U.S. chargé d’affairesJohn G. RobinsonU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Cameroon
Ambassador to the U.S.Essomba EtoundiAmbassador of Cameroon to the United StatesSince June 27, 2016 · 10 years, 3 months

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Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).