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Ahidjo

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[ah-ee-joh] / ɑ iˈdʒoʊ /

noun

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


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Biya rose through the ranks under his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo to become prime minister from 1975 to 1982 before taking over as president when Ahidjo suddenly resigned.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

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

From Reuters • Jan. 13, 2021

President Biya, like his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo, is from the Francophone regions, while the premier is always an Anglophone.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2018

The Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde will be packed.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2012

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