Cameroon Africa

Cameroon in west & central African region

Cameroon is a country located at the crossroads of western and central Africa. Its ethnically mixed population is among Western Africa’s most urban. Yaoundé, the country’s capital, is located in the country’s south-central region. The name of the country is derived from Rio dos Camares (“River of Prawns”), the name given by Portuguese explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries to the Wouri River estuary. Camares was also used to refer to the mountains that bordered the river.

The Capital - Yaounda

Population 26,707,000 (2023)

Religion -80% Christianity, 20% Muslim

Urban: 73.7% • Rural: 26.3%

Currency:CFA Franc (CFAF

Language: 
French, English

People - Ethnic Group

The country has been dubbed a “ethnic crossroads” due to its more than 200 ethnic groups. There are three major linguistic groups: Bantu-speaking peoples in the south, Sudanic-speaking peoples in the north, and Semi-Bantu-speaking peoples in the west. Almost two-fifths of the population is Roman Catholic, with a quarter being Protestant. Sunni Muslims make up roughly one-fifth of the population. Animist or traditional religion adherents make up a small percentage of believers.

Languages of Cameroon

Algerians speak one of numerous dialects of colloquial Arabic, which became the official national language in 1990. These are largely comparable to dialects spoken in neighbouring Morocco and Tunisia.

Cameroon Trade

Historically, most trade was with European countries, but trading with other markets, particularly Asia, has expanded in the twenty-first century. France remains a key trading partner, albeit with a decreasing significance. Cameroonian goods are heavily consumed in Spain and Portugal, and Nigeria is an important source of import commerce. China is one of the country’s most important trading partners, both for imports and exports. Crude oil, lumber, cocoa, aluminium, cotton, bananas, and coffee are all major exports. Oil palm products, tea, rubber, peanuts (groundnuts), and fresh vegetables are among the others, as are factory products such as textiles, plastics, drinks, and confectionary. Machinery and transportation equipment and spare parts, fertilisers, cereals, petroleum, and food goods are among the most important imports.

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Our Foundation Leadership

Meet our Cameroonian leaders for the One Africa-One People Foundation. 

Nchangnwi Heidi

Nchangnwi Heidi

Executive Coordinator
Mrs Heidi is the Executive coordinator for One Africa One people Foundation Cameroon. She has that campaign and causes for the region. She has years experience in Business management and public sector.
Dr. Gwewasang Martin

Dr. Gwewasang Martin

Executive Coordinator
Dr. Martin is the Executive coordinator for the Central region for One Africa One people Foundation Cameroon. He directs all campaigns and over see our projects for the region.
Mediki Valentine

Mediki Valentine

Deputy Exe. Coordinator
Mr. Valentine is the Deputy Executive coordinator for One Africa One people Foundation Cameroon.
Suh Honorine

Suh Honorine

Deputy Exe. Coordinator
Mrs Honorine s the Deputy Executive Coordinator in the Central region One Africa One people Foundation Cameroon.

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