Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Cameroon
The Nigerian Air Force plane touched down at the Yaounde Nsimalen Airport at 11 am on Wednesday 29 July 2015 as President Muhammadu Buhari started a two day friendly and working visit to Cameroon. President Paul BIYA was at the foot of the plane and welcomed his guest with a very warm and friendly accolade. The Nigerian President was then given a bouquet of flowers before receiving military honours, with the execution of the Nigerian and Cameroonian anthems.
Reception at Unity Palace crowns National Day celebrations
President Paul BIYA and Madam Chantal BIYA received over 12 000 invitees at Unity Palace on 20 May 2015 for the traditional grand reception that is a hallmark of National Day festivities in the Nation’s capital. People from all walks of live jammed full the banquet hall and the gardens of Unity Palace to savour dishes that were a marvellous blend of Cameroonian and African cuisine, in an atmosphere of light hearted discussions and camaraderie.
Unity celebrated with joy and enthusiasm
The Head of State His Excellency Paul BIYA presided over a bright and colourful march past in Yaoundé to celebrate the 43rd edition of the National Day. A special detachment of troops from Chad took part in the military parade which took place this year under the theme: “Defence forces and the Nation’s vital forces: Acting in synergy to meet security challenges and preserve peace and stability in Cameroon and Central Africa”.
Fight against Boko Haram: President Paul BIYA honours more soldiers
The President of the Republic, Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Paul BIYA signed five decrees on Monday 20 April 2015 attributing the Cross of Military Valour and the Medal of Valour to several officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces and to military units involved in the fight against the Boko Hara m terrorist group. President Paul BIYA also signed a decree granting two annuities to members of the Armed Forces who were in service between 17 May 2014 and 24 April 2015.
President Paul BIYA pays homage to our soldiers
The Head of State, Chief of the Armed Forces has paid glowing tribute to the soldiers fighting against Boko Haram insurgents, in his speech at the graduation of the 33rd and 34th batches of military cadets from the Combined Military Academy, EMIA. The colourful military ceremony at the Headquarters Brigade in Yaoundé on Friday 24 April 2015 was also an occasion for the Head of State to extend the grief of the whole Nation to families who lost their love ones in the war and to the victims of the inhuman activities of the terrorist group.
President Paul BIYA hails exceptional qualities of Michaëlle JEAN
The Head of State His Excellency Paul BIYA has lauded the distinguished university career, remarkable media activity and the highly successful tenure of the position of Governor General of Canada by Mrs. Michaëlle JEAN, during a state lunch offered by the President of the Republic and Mrs. Chantal BIYA at Unity Palace on Tuesday 14 April 2015. In his toast, President Paul BIYA praised the Secretary General of the International Organisation of la Francophonie for her actions and determination, high qualities which earned her the post she now occupies.
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of la Francophonie on official visit to Cameroon
At the invitation of the President of the Republic His Excellency Paul BIYA, Mrs. Michaëlle Jean, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie will pay an official visit to Cameroon from Monday 13 April to Thursday 16 April 2015.
Support of the Armed Forces: Paul and Chantal BIYA at the forefront
A special gift of the Presidential Couple was received in Maroua
