Cameroon
Republic of Cameroon
Member of AU, NAM.
Population
28.6M
GDP
$45.2B
Capital
Yaounde
Government
Unitary presidential republic
Power & politics
Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.
Democracy index
3.2 / 10
UN voting record
How Cameroon votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.
Ideological trajectory
Voting summary
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Bloc alignment
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Top voting partners
Topic-level voting
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Foreign policy
Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.
Foreign Policy
Cameroon's foreign policy prioritizes regime stability, sovereignty, and resistance to external interference. France remains the most important bilateral partner, providing military cooperation, economic ties, and diplomatic support. However, Cameroon has diversified relationships with China (a major infrastructure partner), Russia, and Gulf states.
Regionally, Cameroon is the dominant power in CEMAC and plays a leading role in the Gulf of Guinea maritime security architecture. The country participates in the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against Boko Haram alongside Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Benin. Relations with Nigeria -- Cameroon's most important neighbor -- are generally cooperative, anchored by the ICJ's 2002 ruling on the Bakassi Peninsula (awarded to Cameroon and peacefully transferred in 2008).
MUN Delegate Guide
As Cameroon's delegate, emphasize the country's unique bilingual identity and role as a bridge between Francophone and Anglophone Africa. This gives you flexibility to build coalitions across linguistic lines. Present Cameroon as a pillar of Central African stability and a leader in regional counter-terrorism.
On security, highlight Cameroon's role in combating Boko Haram through the MNJTF and contributions to regional stability. On the Anglophone crisis, maintain that it is an internal matter and emphasize efforts at national dialogue. Be prepared for pushback from Western delegations on human rights.
Align with the African Group, the Francophonie, and Central African states. Cameroon works closely with France, China, and Nigeria. On major votes, Cameroon generally follows the African consensus and is cautious about endorsing intervention in sovereign states. Build coalitions with Chad, Gabon, and Congo (Republic) within CEMAC. The Bakassi resolution with Nigeria can be cited as a positive example of ICJ dispute settlement.
Treaties & memberships
UN multilateral treaty positions and IGO memberships.
International Organizations
Society & economy
Macro-economic snapshot and demographic context.
GDP (nominal)
$45.2B
GDP per capita
$1,580
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
HDI
0.58
Top trading partners
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