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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Ngake was born in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon, around 200 miles to the west of the nation's capital Yaounde.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

On the fifth day of his Africa tour - and his third in Cameroon - the Pope also visited the St Paul Catholic Hospital in Douala.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

Leo will visit Yaounde, Bamenda and Douala from April 15 to 18, then Luanda, Muxima and Saurimo between April 18 and 21, before travelling to Malabo, Mongomo and Bata between April 21 and 23.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

Residents in several Douala neighbourhoods said they were stocking up in preparation for those days.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025

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