Government of Cameroon
1 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, has its capital at Yaounde and a population of 29,879,337 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Paul Biya (in office since 6 Nov 1982) is head of state; Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute is head of government. The legislature is the Parlement - Parliament, a bicameral body with 180 seats in the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale - National Assembly) and 100 seats in the Senate (Sénat - Senate). The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 12 Oct 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2032. Elections are run by the Elections Cameroon (ELECAM). Yvon Sana Bangui is listed as central bank governor.
Parlement - Parliament
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assemblée nationale - National Assembly) | 180 (all directly elected) | 12 Mar 2023 |
| Senate (Sénat - Senate) | 100 (70 indirectly elected; 30 appointed) | 2/9/2020 to 3/22/2020 |
Cameroon election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2026, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2026 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
| Due by 2026 | Local elections | Due | - | - |
Sources: Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2025 | Presidential election | Held | - | Paul Biya (CPDM) |
| 2025 | Senate election | Held | - | - |
Sources: Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).