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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…

U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
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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.…

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Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora Presents Credentials to President Paul Biya

The United States has been engaged in Cameroon across decades

On June 7, 2023, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora presented his credentials to the President of Cameroon, H.E. Paul Biya. The United States has been engaged in Cameroon across decades, and we remain committed to our mission to strengthen mutual understanding, enhance cooperation, and promote peace, security, and prosperity between our…

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United States Government provides Critical Assistance of more than 240 Million FCFA in Response to Flooding in the Far-North Region

The United States will continue to support Cameroon as it responds to humanitarian crises and builds resilient communities

On February 17, 2023, the U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, Christopher J. Lamora, traveled to Yagoua to meet with communities affected by recent flooding.  He also participated in the distribution of hygiene kits funded by the U.S. government.  The floods affected more than 150,000 people and destroyed over 67,000 acres of…

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Peace Corps Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Service in Cameroon

The event also marked the return of Volunteers to Cameroon after nearly two and a half years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic

On Friday, January 13, Peace Corps celebrated 60 years of service in Cameroon in a ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé with the U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher J. Lamora, and the Peace Corps Country Director Kristina Nicole Séne.  As part of the 60th anniversary commemoration, the Ministers of…

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2023 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) Call for Applications Now Open

The SUSI for Scholars provide academics the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions

The U.S. Embassy is now accepting applications for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) exchange programs.  Sponsored by the U.S. government, SUSI exchanges are intensive post-graduate level academic programs whose purpose is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States at academic institutions…