US Military to Re-establish Presence at Salak Base in Cameroon’s Far North

The United States military is set to return to the Salak military base in Cameroon’s Far North region, marking a significant strategic shift after a seven-year absence. The base in Maroua has recently been refurbished and is prepared to accommodate US troops once again, indicating a renewed commitment to regional security.

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Closure of US Consulate in Douala Scheduled for September 2026

The United States has announced the closure of its consulate in Douala, Cameroon, effective September 2026. This decision follows a recent increase in visa fees for several countries, including those in the Cemac region. Services previously offered in Douala will be transferred to the US Embassy in Yaoundé.

U.S.-Cameroon Economic Dialogue Scheduled for August 27, 2026

A strategic economic dialogue between Cameroon and the United States is set for August 27, 2026, in Yaoundé. The discussions aim to enhance trade, investment opportunities, and improve the business environment, with a focus on Cameroon’s return to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Cameroun et États-Unis lancent un dialogue économique bilatéral

Le 24 août 2026, le Ministre camerounais de l’Économie, Alamine Ousmane Mey, a rencontré le Chargé d’Affaires des États-Unis, John G. Robinson, à Yaoundé. Ce dialogue vise à moderniser l'économie camerounaise et à soutenir son industrialisation d'ici 2035.

Judicial Challenge in Cameroon Over US Deportations of African Nationals

Thirty-six African nationals, including Cameroonians, have been deported from the United States to Cameroon. They are contesting their expulsion through a legal process initiated by a law firm in Yaoundé, claiming that the agreement facilitating these deportations was not properly ratified by the Cameroonian Parliament.