Cameroon history+ independence
Cameroon used to be colonized by both the British and the French. After years of colonial rule, it gained independence in 1960.The first President was Ahmadou Ahidjo, Who led until 1982. Paul Biya became the president after Ahidjo and still the President today. So in simple terms, Cameroon got it's freedom in 1960, and the first President was Ahmadou Ahidjo, followed by Paul Biya.