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Cameroon
Cash in local currency, the Central African franc (CFA) is the only form of payment accepted throughout the country. Larger hotels in Yaoundé and Douala will change U.S. dollars and cash traveler's checks, though at a disadvantageous rate. Credit card cash advances are not available, and most banks do not cash personal or traveler's checks for non-clients. While credit cards are accepted at some larger hotels and shops in Yaoundé and Douala, caution is urged, as identity theft is endemic in the region. Some larger banks in Yaoundé and Douala have ATM facilities, and several banks in Cameroon have wire transfer services through Western Union. The U.S. Embassy does not provide currency exchange, check cashing or other financial services. Tourists and business t ... [Read More]
United States Embassy Cameroon: Commercial Services
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United States Embassy Cameroon: food for progress agreement
US Ambassador to Cameroon Niels Marquardt and Frederic Augustin Kodock, minister of State for planning and regional development signed on June 28, 2005 a Food for Progress Agreement resulting in five million dollars of assistance donated by the United States to Cameroon. The ceremony took place at the Yaounde Hilton Hotel and witnessed the participation of the minister of Agriculture Clobert Tchatat. ... [Read More]
Cameroon
On July 11, police arrested a BBC journalist and a local journalist working temporarily for the BBC in the Bakassi peninsula for alleged espionage. The journalists were moved to the coastal town of Limbe where they were held for 6 days under police guard in a local hotel. They were subsequently released without charge. ... [Read More]
United States Embassy Cameroon: Trafficking in Persons Report
The Ministries of Social Affairs, Labor, and Women's Affairs; the General Delegation for National Security; and, the National Gendarmerie annually allocate funds to support anti-trafficking programs. In 2003, the government sponsored a three-day conference on sex tourism that was attended by hotel managers and travel agencies. The Ministry of Social Affairs conducted seminars in four provinces to discuss the sexual exploitation of children. Frontier police began requiring parental authorization for children traveling without their parents. The government, in conjunction with the ILO, launched a campaign to educate foreign tourists and law enforcement officers about the dangers of child trafficking. Anti-trafficking embarkation-disembarkation cards are now distributed to passengers on international flights leaving Yaounde. The government also supports the creation of anti-trafficking clubs in Cameroon's high schools. [Read More]
US Embassy Cameroon: HIV/AIDS Task Force
Since its conception, the Task Force has participated in the following Conferences:First Conference of African Synergy against AIDS and Suffering held in Yaounde, November 15th - 16th, 2002. Our participation included a stand at the Congress hall with a display of Task Force activities and areas of interest.Conference on HIV infection in Rural areas of Cameroon held at the Hilton Hotel, Yaounde, February 2002.In collaboration with the Fobang Foundation, hosted the Ayafor Memorial Symposium, held at the Cultural Affairs Section, US Embassy Yaounde, November 2001.The Task Force also hosted another symposium organized by the Fobang Foundation that brought together renowned international and national guest speakers such as: ... [Read More]
Cameroon
Titus Edzoa, former Minister of Health and long-time presidential aide who had declared himself a candidate to oppose President Biya in the 1997 election, and Michel Thierry Atangana, his campaign manager, remained incarcerated at the maximum security gendarmerie headquarters with very limited access to visitors at year's end.f. Arbitrary Interference with Privacy, Family, Home, or Correspondence The Constitution prohibits such actions; however, these rights were subject to the "higher interests of the State," and there were numerous, credible reports that police and gendarmes harassed citizens, conducted searches without warrants, and opened or seized mail. The Government continued to keep some opposition activists and dissidents under surveillance. Police sometimes punished family members and neighbors of criminal suspects. The law permits a police officer to enter a private home ... [Read More]
United States Embassy Cameroon: American Citizens Services - Physicians ListCameroon 2005
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US Department Of State Post Report
Requests for information may be sent to the management officer or the Community Liaison Office (CLO). When corresponding with post, please advise the management officer of your arrival. Newcomers arrive in Yaounde or in Douala (if the latter, personnel will clear customs there and proceed via road to Yaounde). You will be met and assisted in Yaounde if you notify post of your travel itinerary in advance. There are also meet/greet services available for travelers arriving in Douala. No special customs problems exist, but a valid entry visa and a health card indicating a current Yellow Fever vaccination are required. Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 2/7/2005 8:15 AM [Read More]
Cameroon
In July 2000, Police Commissioner Theophile Tocko arrested Magloire Evouta, a businessman, at a Yaounde hotel. Evouta, who suffered from a chronic illness, was denied medical treatment and died at the Yaounde judicial police station in August 2000. On August 28, the President subsequently dismissed Tocko from his position; Tocko was arrested and in detention pending trial at year's end. ... [Read More]
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