page_title: President of Cameroon
hierarchical_section_title: President of Cameroon
context_page_description: The President of Cameroon is the absolute head of state and de facto head of government of Cameroon and is the commander in chief of the Cameeron Armed Forces. The authority of the State is exercised both by the President and by the Parliament. He has held office since 1982, making him one of the longest serving African presidents. Under his regime, he has appointed and dismissed cabinet members, detained Cameroonian citizens for speaking out against his leadership and extravagant lifestyle.
context_section_description: The President of Cameroon is the absolute head of state and de facto head of government of Cameroon and  is the commander in chief of the Cameeron Armed Forces. The authority of the State is exercised both by the President and by the Parliament. He has held office since 1982, making him one of the longest serving African presidents. Under his regime, he has appointed and dismissed cabinet members, detained Cameroonian citizens for speaking out against his leadership and extravagant lifestyle.
caption: Coat of arms of Cameroon