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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Merchants and farmers interviewed in Obeid said the bulk of stolen gum is being taken to Chad, sold at bargain prices, then re-exported through seaports such as Douala in Cameroon.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

In Cameroon, the Pope will visit the capital Yaoundé, the economic hub Douala, and the Anglophone city of Bamenda in the restive Northwest region, where an armed conflict has been raging for nearly 10 years.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

Supporters also took to the streets in the south-western city of Douala.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025

"There are at least 200 agencies in Douala but very few are reliable," warned Ngongang, who said he had helped 40 people leave since the end of 2023.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025

"I say Paul Biya still has something to offer," said Giovanni, a 20-year-old student in Douala.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025

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