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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Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion the day before.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Earlier this week, Tchiroma Bakary's call for a stay-at-home protest was heeded by many people, with streets deserted especially in his strongholds of Garoua and Douala.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

But in Douala, prior to the reported clashes, an AFP journalist observed several dozen people gathered near the airport, defying the ban on demonstrations ordered by the department's prefect.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 26, 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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