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Elections in Cameroon
republic
Elections in Cameroon: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Paul Biya; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Paul Biya live
Head of state - Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
In office since
6 November 1982
Party
Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
Head of government
Joseph Ngute
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
republic
Capital
Yaoundé
Population
28 372 687
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Cameroon
Established
1960
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Official language
French
Capital
Yaoundé
Region
Africa
Area
475,442 km2
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Election history
12 October 2025presidential
Cameroonian presidential election
1 January 2025parliamentary
Cameroonian parliamentary election
12 March 2023parliamentary
Cameroon senatorial election
9 February 2020parliamentary
Cameroonian parliamentary election
7 October 2018presidential
Cameroonian presidential election
won: Paul Biya
30 September 2013parliamentary
Cameroonian parliamentary election
9 October 2011presidential
Cameroonian presidential election
won: Paul Biya
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
1982 - Ahmadou Ahidjo Paul Biya
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Cameroon?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Cameroon?
The head of state is Paul Biya (Cameroon People's Democratic Movement).
When was the last election in Cameroon?
The most recent was the Cameroonian presidential election on 12 October 2025.
What type of government does Cameroon have?
Cameroon is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.