Douala

American

[doo-ah-lah] / dʊˈɑ lɑ /

noun

a seaport in W Cameroon.

Douala British

/ dʊˈɑːlə /

noun

the chief port and largest city in W Cameroon, on the Bight of Bonny: capital of the German colony of Kamerun (1901–16). Pop: 1 980 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

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His death has sent shockwaves across the nation, with supporters gathering at the party headquarters in Douala to grieve.

From BBC

AFP reporters in Douala said his call was mainly followed with schools shut and roads emptier than usual.

From Barron's

The regional governor said four people had died in Douala during a demonstration on Sunday -- the day before the results were announced.

From Barron's

The security forces were already reported to have shot protesters in Douala, the southern port city that is the hub of the economy.

From BBC

On Sunday, at least four people were killed during protests in Cameroon's economic capital of Douala.

From BBC

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