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

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

On Sunday, thousands of supporters waited for hours in the rain to see him in the economic capital Douala.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 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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