Yaoundé

American

[ya-oon-dey] / ya unˈdeɪ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Cameroon, in the SW part.

Yaoundé British

/ jaunde /

noun

the capital of Cameroon, in the southwest: University of Cameroon (1962). Pop: 1 727 000 (2005 est)

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Plainclothes security officers guard the detention center, a Ministry of Social Affairs office building in Yaoundé, the capital of the Central African country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The aircraft retraced its route, stopping briefly in Yaoundé before flying to Entebbe, where it refuelled.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Cameroon's 92-year-old leader Paul Biya has been sworn in for another seven years as president in a ceremony at the country's parliament in Yaoundé.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

The 29-year-old from Yaoundé, Cameroon, averaged 33.1 points to win his second straight scoring title, averaged 10.2 rebounds and tied a career high with 4.2 assists per game.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2023

The tournament was held this year in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 8, 2022

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