HomeCountries & Areas...Cameroon

# Cameroon

		Subscribe		                  -  View Fact SheetEmbassies & Consulates
Bureau of African Affairs
International Travel Information
What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.
International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Cameroon																			-  												U.S.-Cameroon Relations											 
-  												U.S. Assistance to Cameroon											 
-  												Bilateral Economic Relations											 
													U.S.-Cameroon Relations													The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Cameroon in 1960, following the independence of the French-administered part of the country. Cameroon plays a key role in regional stability and remains our strongest regional partner in countering terrorism in the Lake Chad Region. The U.S. and Cameroon are closely engaged in issues that address democracy and governance, regional security, environmental protection, health,The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Cameroon in 1960, following the independence of the French-administered part of the country. Cameroon plays a key role in regional stability and remains our strongest regional partner in countering terrorism in the Lake Chad Region. The U.S. and Cameroon are closely engaged in issues that address democracy and governance, regional security, environmental protection, health, and economic development. Collapse U.S.-Cameroon Relations															Read more about U.S.-Cameroon Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Cameroon													USAID runs a number of programs in Cameroon, mainly through its regional office in Ghana, and primarily in the health sector. The CDC also has activities in Cameroon, mostly in HIV/AIDS prevention. Peace Corps volunteers work in maternal child health, youth empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Through several State Department and USAID regional funds, the embassy also provides funds for biodiversityUSAID runs a number of programs in Cameroon, mainly through its regional office in Ghana, and primarily in the health sector. The CDC also has activities in Cameroon, mostly in HIV/AIDS prevention. Peace Corps volunteers work in maternal child health, youth empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Through several State Department and USAID regional funds, the embassy also provides funds for biodiversity protection, refugees, democratization, human rights, countering violent extremism, and education. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Cameroon															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Cameroon																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Cameroon is eligible for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits. The U.S. and Cameroon signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty in 1986 that came into force in 1989. Cameroon is currently the United States’ 124th largest goods trading partner.Integrated Country Strategies
The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.
View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate Statements
The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.
View Investment Climate StatementsFiscal Transparency Report
The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.
View Fiscal Transparency ReportDiscover More2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices2022 Report on International Religious Freedom2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
View all Department Reports and Publications
COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated **847,310** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Cameroon. This includes 208,260 Pfizer and 639,050 J&J doses. Of the 847,310 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.
More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsMarch 27, 2024
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Cameroon and Chad
March 1, 2024
Yaoundé, Cameroon: American School of Yaoundé: 2024 Special Needs Profile
March 1, 2024
Douala, Cameroon: American School of Douala: 2024 Special Needs Profile
December 5, 2023
Online Press Briefing with Ian J. McCary, Deputy Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
October 30, 2023
Douala, Cameroon: American School of Douala: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet
							VIEW ALL NEWS						
Tags
Bureau of African AffairsCameroonBack to Top- White House
- USA.gov
- Office of the Inspector General
- Archives
- Contact Us
follow usFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeFlickrGovDelivery- Privacy Policy
- Accessibility Statement
- Copyright Information
- FOIA
- No FEAR Act
U.S. Department *of* StateThe Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future