Cameroon
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESOTHER
Cameroon is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations criminalized (Section 347-1, up to 5 years). Anglophone regions (NW, SW) have security advisories. Boko Haram concerns in Far North. Photography of military restricted.
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Same-sex relations · Drug trafficking · Visiting conflict zones
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Same-sex relations enforcement is more active than in many African countries — private acts have led to prosecutions.
- Yaoundé is the political capital; Douala is the economic capital.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Anglophone Crisis (NW and SW regions) has been active since 2017 — these regions remain restricted.
- Bilingual (French/English) but practical use varies sharply by region.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.