THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
as in force from 18 January 1996 (includes all amendments up to November 2011)
Contents
Law No. 06 of 18 January 1996 to Amend the Constitution of 2 June 1972
Part I. The State and Sovereignty
Part II. Executive Power
Chapter I. The President of the Republic
Chapter II. The Government
Part III. Legislative Power
Chapter I. The National Assembly
Chapter II. The Senate
Part IV. Relations Between the Executive and the Legislative Powers
Part V. Judicial Power
Part VI. Treaties and International Agreements
Part VII. The Constitutional Council
Part VIII.The Court of Impeachment
Part IX. The Economic and Social Council
Part X. Regional and Local Authorities
Part XI. Amendment of the Constitution
Part XII. Special Provisions
Part XIII. Transitional and Final Provisions Index
Law No. 96-06 of 18 January 1996 to Amend the Constitution of 2 June 1972
The National Assembly has deliberated and adopted; the President of the Republic hereby enacts the law set out below:
CONSTITUTION of the Republic of Cameroon
Preamble
The first article, sub (3) states:
“The Official languages of the Republic of Cameroon shall be English and French, both languages having the same status. The State shall guarantee the promotion of bilingualism throughout the country. It shall endeavour to protect and promote national languages”.
