Cameroon Airport

It is a real pleasure for me to be here with you today in Douala with the American Business Association. I met you my first week in Cameroon and you made a deeply positive impression on me then. I see you as essential partners in maintaining and building America’s excellent relationship with Cameroon, and in promoting economic growth and business responsibility throughout an entire region that depends on Douala, its port, airport, its factories, its vitality and entrepreneurial spirit. ... [Read More]

US Embassy Cameroon: Ambassador's Interviews

It's just a perception and a rather unfortunate one. Some people are just evil. They hate the United States of America for no reason. We have to make sure that these people are fished out wherever they are and sanctioned. We are going to fight them. We will get the terrorist. We do not intend to win the battle against terrorism alone. We have allies through out the world. Since September 11, our network against terrorism has arrested and jailed over 3000 people in over 60 countries. This also shows you how wide the terrorist network is. Since we waged the war against terrorism, the number of terrorist actions around the world has reduced. Airport security and international co-operation have made it practically impossible for terrorists to go around freely. Through hard work and patience, we will fetch them out one by one. On the other hand, the doors of the US are open to innocent citizens. Several young people around the world go to the U.S. each year for studies. We also give assista ... [Read More]

V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G

Brazil is a source and destination country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor. Women and girls are trafficked internally for sexual exploitation and to neighboring countries in South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East. The ILO estimated in 2002 that 450,000 children, mostly girls, are employed as domestic servants and vulnerable to abuse. Approximately 70,000 Brazilians, mostly women, are engaged in prostitution in foreign countries and many are trafficking victims; their major destinations are countries in Europe, particularly Spain, and South America and Japan. Sex tourists target young Brazilians, particularly in the resort areas and cities of Brazil’s northeast. Trafficking for forced agricultural labor remains a major problem, with most of the more than 25,000 victims recruited from small towns in Brazil’s northeast ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

In November 1979, a Community Liaison Office (CLO) was established in Yaounde. The management officer and the CLO coordinator are the first contacts at post. On receipt of an assignment cable, post issues a TM-2 cable with initial shipping instructions and a CLO welcome cable with general information. Subsequently, the CLO provides information regarding suggested items to pack and suggested consumables. The CLO coordinates the post sponsor program and advises newcomers of their sponsor’s name. On arrival at post, their sponsor and the post expediter meet all personnel at the airport. Sponsors coordinate all first day appointments and courtesy contacts within the Mission and schedules the security and health unit briefings within the first week for both employees and their dependents. In addition, sponsors orient newcomers to the post community, schools, shopping, and recreation immediately after arrival. From time-to-time a more formal, one-half day orientation seminar may be cond ... [Read More]

Cameroon

On June 5, Douala airport police arrested Dominique Djeukam Tchameni, an opposition political leader and activist, on his return from Belgium, where he had filed a suit against President Paul Biya and some government and security officials for human rights violations in the Bepanda 9 case (see Section 1.b.). Police interrogated Djeukam Tchameni for 2 hours, released him, and confiscated his passport. On December 28, police in Douala airport again arrested and confiscated the passport of Djeukam Tchameni when he returned from another trip to Belgium to file a lawsuit against President Biya. Gendarmes met Tchameni's flight, detained him for 4 hours, and confiscated his passport and CNI documents. ... [Read More]

Cameroon

c. Freedom of Religion The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respected this right in practice; however, there were some exceptions. In general the Law on Religious Congregations governs relations between the Government and religious groups. Religious groups must be approved and registered with the Ministry of Territorial Administration to function legally; there were no reports that the Government refused to register any group. It was illegal for a religious group to operate without official recognition, but the law prescribes no specific penalties for doing so. The approval process usually takes several years, due primarily to administrative delays. The only religious groups known to be registered were Christian and Muslim groups and the Baha'i Faith; additional groups may be registered. The Ministry stated that the number of registered religious denominations was 38. The ... [Read More]

Cameroon

On April 6, police officers beat to death Emmanuel Ebanda, a porter at the Douala International Airport (see Section 1.a.).  The police are investigating the case, though no charges have been filed against the officers. ...

On April 6, police officers beat to death Emmanuel Ebanda, a porter at the Douala International Airport (see Section 1.c.).  The police claim that Ebanda died because he beat his own head against the wall; however, a jailed witness contests these charges, claiming that he called repeatedly for medical assistance for Ebanda, but that the police ignored his pleas.  The police investigated the case and on August 21, three police officers were arrested; they remained in detention pending trial at year's end.  ... [Read More]

Africa

1111--12/09/03   What a Difference a DRI Makes; Kadulgli Airport; Sudan ... [Read More]

Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa

March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]

Equatorial Guinea

There are no navigational aids at Bata Airport. At Malabo Airport, there are navigational aids, and the airport accommodates night landings. Special clearances are required to land in or to over fly Equato-guinean territory. ...

PHOTOGRAPHY RESTRICTIONS: Special permits from the Ministry of Information and Tourism (or from the local delegation if outside Malabo) are required for virtually all types of photography. Police or security officials may charge a fine, attempt to take a violator into custody, or seize the camera and film of persons photographing the Presidential Palace and its environs, military installations, airports, harbors, government buildings, and other areas. ... [Read More]