Under the current constitution of Cameroon, the Prime Minister of Cameroon is a relatively powerless executive. While the Prime Minister is officially appointed to be the head of government, the President retains most of the executive power and can fire the Prime Minister at will. This is a List of Heads of State of Cameroon. (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office Latest election Affiliations
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The position has existed in the eastern part of Cameroon it gained its independence from France in 1960. The Republic of Cameroon is a unitary republic of central and western Africa. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. When the western part gained independence from the British in 1961, the two halves of the Cameroon federation maintained their autonomy and each had a separate Prime Minister. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1972, Cameroon became a unitary state and the position of Prime Minister was temporarily unfilled. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1975, Paul Biya was appointed Prime Minister for all of Cameroon. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Paul Biya (born 13 February 1933) has been the President of Cameroon since November 6, 1982. After his succession to the Presidency, Biya refused to appoint a Prime Minister from 1984 to 1991. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
List of Prime Ministers
East Cameroon (1960-1972)
| 1. | Ahmadou Ahidjo | 1 January 1960 | 15 May 1960 |
| 2. Ahmadou Babatoura Ahidjo ( 24 August 1924 - 30 November 1989) was the first President of Cameroon from 1960 until 1982 New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. | Charles Assalé | 15 May 1960 | 19 June 1965 |
| 3. Charles Assalé (1911 - 1999 was a Cameroonian politician of the UPC Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. | Vincent de Paul Ahanda | 19 June 1965 | 20 November 1965 |
| 4. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. | Simon Pierre Tchoungui | 20 November 1965 | 2 June 1972 |
West Cameroon (1961-1972)
| 1. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. | John Ngu Foncha | 1 October 1961 | 13 May 1965 |
| 2. John Ngu Foncha ( 21 June 1916 &ndash 10 April 1999) was a Cameroonian politician Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. | Augustine Ngom Jua | 13 May 1965 | 11 January 1968 |
| 3. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. | Salomon Tandeng Muna | 11 January 1968 | 2 June 1972 |
United Cameroon (1975-present)
| 1. Salomon Tandeng Muna ( 1912 - January 22, 2002) was a Cameroonian politician of the UNC Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. | Paul Biya | 30 June 1975 | 6 November 1982 |
| 2. Paul Biya (born 13 February 1933) has been the President of Cameroon since November 6, 1982. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) | Bello Bouba Maigari | 6 November 1982 | 22 August 1983 |
| 3. Bello Bouba Maigari (born 1947 is a Cameroonian politician He was Prime Minister of Cameroon from 6 November 1982 to 22 August Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) | Luc Ayang | 22 August 1983 | 25 January 1984 |
| *. Luc Ayang (born 1947 is a Cameroonian politician who served as Prime Minister from 1983 to 1984 Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) | Position vacant | 25 January 1984 | 26 April 1991 |
| 4. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | Sadou Hayatou | 26 April 1991 | 9 April 1992 |
| 5. Sadou Hayatou (born 1942 in Garoua) is a former Cameroonian politician Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | Simon Achidi Achu | 9 April 1992 | 19 September 1996 |
| 6. "Pa" Simon Achidi Achu (born 5 September 1932) is a Cameroonian Politician who served as the Prime Minister of Cameroon Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) | Peter Mafany Musonge | 19 September 1996 | 8 December 2004 |
| 7. Peter Mafany Musonge (born December 3, 1942) was the Prime Minister of Cameroon from September 1996 until December 8 2004. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " | Ephraim Inoni | 8 December 2004 | Incumbent |
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