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  2. Cameroon–United States relations - Wikipedia

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    When French Cameroon became independent as the Republic of Cameroon in early 1960, it established formal diplomatic relations with the U.S. [4] In 1961, the U.S. upgraded the Yaoundé consulate to an embassy, later with an outpost in Douala, while Cameroon established an embassy in Washington, D.C., and a permanent mission to the UN in New York ...

  3. Foreign relations of Cameroon - Wikipedia

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    Cameroon's noncontentious, low-profile approach to foreign relations puts it squarely in the middle of other African and developing country states on major issues. It supports the principles of non-interference in the affairs of third world countries and increased assistance to underdeveloped countries.

  4. Rapid Intervention Battalion - Wikipedia

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    The BIR was created in 2001 in Cameroon's struggle against armed groups and gangs on its borders. [3] Rapid Intervention Battalion in Maroua, Jan. 17 2019. The BIR is better equipped, trained and paid than ordinary units in Cameroon's army. [4] The unit is led by a retired Israeli officer and reports directly to Cameroon's president, instead of ...

  5. US ambassador says Cameroon relations good despite aid cut - AOL

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    YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The United States has cut some military aid to Cameroon over human rights concerns but the countries' relations remain excellent, the U.S. ambassador asserted Thursday ...

  6. Cameroon Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    The Cameroon Armed Forces (French: Forces armées camerounaises (FAC)) are the military of the Republic of Cameroon. The armed forces number 40,000 [3] personnel in ground, air, and naval forces. There are approximately 40,000 troops in the army across three military regions. Approximately 1,300 troops are part of the Cameroonian Navy, which is ...

  7. Cameroon's president wins backing to delay legislative, local ...

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    Lawmakers in Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement have a majority in the National Assembly and voted in favour of the bill to extend their mandate by a year to March 2026. ... 800-290-4726 ...

  8. Contingency Location Garoua - Wikipedia

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    Contingency Location Garoua is a United States Army base in Garoua, Cameroon. [1] Approximately 200 personnel work at the site. [1] The site is located adjacent to Cameroonian Air Force Base 301. [1][2]

  9. United States Africa Command - Wikipedia

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    Contingency Location Garoua is a United States Army base in Garoua, Cameroon used to support military operations against Boko Haram. [68] Approximately 200 personnel work at the site. [citation needed] The site is located adjacent to Cameroonian Air Force Base 301. [69] Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division were stationed at the base from ...