Ahmadou Ahidjo

Also known as Ahmadou Babatoura Ahidjo

President of Cameroon (1924-1989)

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Ahmadou Ahidjo was the first president of Cameroon after the country gained independence, serving from 1960 to 1982 and playing a central role in establishing the nation's early political structures. His long presidency was significant in shaping modern Cameroon, though his rule was marked by centralized power and the suppression of political opposition.

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Born: 1924
Died: 1989
Works: 14

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Présentation du IVe plan quinquennal de développement économique, social et culturel, 1976-1981, à l'Assemblée nationale
Pour la révolution verte
Recueil des discours prononcés par S.E. Ahmadou Ahidjo, Président de la République unie du Cameroun, 1978-1982
Recueil des discours presidentiels de 1973 à 1978
The political philosophy of Ahmadou Ahidjo, 1958-'68

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Ahmadou Babatoura Ahidjo (24 August 1924 – 30 November 1989) was a Cameroonian politician who was the first president of Cameroon from 1960 until 1982. He was previously the first Prime Minister from the country's independence in January 1960 until May of that same year following the creation of the presidency.

Ahidjo played a major role in the establishment of Cameroon as an independent state in 1960 as well as integrating the French and English-speaking parts of the country. During Ahidjo's time in office, he established a centralised political system. In foreign affairs, Ahidjo pursued a pro-France policy, and benefitted from French support when defeating the pro-communist rebellion of the Union des Populations du Cameroun (UPC) in 1970.