Cameroon

By abbyfussell

  • Cameroon Divided

    Cameroon is divided into two territories and given to Francce and Great Britian.

  • Political Party

    The first political party was created.

  • United Nations' General Assembly

    United Nations’ General Assembly resolved that the UN Trusteeship Agreement with France for Cameroon would end when Cameroon became independent on January 1, 1960.

  • Indepence from France.

    French Cameroun gains indepence from France under President Ahmadou Ahidjo.

  • Republic of Cameroon is formed.

    The foremerly British Southern Cameroons unite with French Cameroun to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon.

  • The CNU becomes the sole legal politcal party.

    Ahmadou Ahidjo's political patry, the Cameroon National Union (CNU) became the sole legal political party

  • Ahmadou Ahidjo leaves power to Paul Biya.

    President Ahmadou Ahidjo steps down and leaves his power to his constitiutional successor, Paul Biya.

  • Constitutional Amendment

    After the constitutional amendment, The United Republic of Cameroon became the Republic of Cameroon again.

  • Lake Monoun Explodes

    Lake Monoun exploded in a limnic eruption that released carbon dioxide, suffocating 37 people to death.

  • Poisonous Gases

    In 1986, a discharge of poisonous gases from Lake Nyos killed nearly 2,000 people.

  • Limnic Eruption

    A limnic eruption at Lake Nyos killed as many as 1,800 people and 3,500 livestock. One of the only disasters recorded in Cameroon.

  • Football

    The national football (soccer) team "The Cameroon Lions" reaches quarterfinals in the World Cup. This is about the only thing that takes the people's attentions away from the political problems.

  • Multiparty System

    The law reinstating the multiparty system was adopted.

  • New Political Parties

    New political parties were created.

  • Prime Minister

    The position of Prime Minister, which is the head of government, was created. In accordance to the constitutional law.

  • Census

    A census is taken. Cameroon's population is about 12 million people.

  • Elections

    Legislative elections in Cameroon. Independent newspapers are closed down too keep unwanted information from getting out and Paul Biya does all he can to ensure his re-election.
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    Arising Tension On the Border

    Tension begins to grow on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. A war begins and there are many war prisoners taken on each side.

  • Commonwealth

    Cameroon joined the Commonwealth.

  • Biya Reelected

    Biya is relected the president. However, the election is boycotted by main opposition parties.

  • "Most Corrupt Country"

    The Transparency International classified Cameroon as the most corrupt country in the world.

  • War Prisoners Released

    Cameroon and Nigeria agree to exchange hundreds of war prisoners from each side.
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    Catholic Church

    The Catholic church is unhappy with the corrupsy in Cameroon. They are very critical. Tension arrises throughout the year.

  • Protests of the Pipeline

    Environmental organisations protests over the pipeline project and the general deforestation of Cameroon. The pipeline project is supported by the World Bank.

  • CO2 Level Concerns

    The CO2 level is critical in Lake Monoun and a new degassing project starts. This could have a big impact on Cameroon.

  • Fatal Traffic Accidents

    The government bans all buses and taxis from driving on the roads at night to reduce the number of fatal traffic accidents in Cameroon.

  • Re-election

    Biya wins the re-election by a landslide. He took 78% of the vote. His opponents say that it was a "fraud."