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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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

The first nine deportees arrived at Yaoundé airport from a Louisiana detention center last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The situation is so tense in the capital, Yaoundé, that almost all shops and schools have remained closed, while most civil servants and office workers stayed home.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 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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