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Ahidjo

American  
[ah-ee-joh] / ɑ iˈdʒoʊ /

noun

  1. Ahmadou 1924–1989, statesman: president of Cameroon 1960–82.


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He had already taken over two years earlier when his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned suddenly.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025

Cameroon’s former President Ahmadou Ahidjo is believed to be the only African leader to resign due to ill health, in 1982, after ruling for 22 years.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024

But CAF also said it was moving another quarterfinal and a semifinal from the Japoma Stadium in Douala to Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2022

Biya took over in 1982 from President Ahmadou Ahidjo after serving as prime minister for seven years.

From Reuters ● Apr. 8, 2021

The Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde will be packed.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 9, 2012

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