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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

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 short, courteous technocrat rose through the ranks, taking up senior positions and winning the confidence of Ahmadou Ahidjo who had been head of state since independence in 1960.

From BBC Nov. 6, 2012

The Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde will be packed.

From The Guardian Oct. 9, 2012

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