His Excellency Paul BIYA, President of the Republic of Cameroon, received Lieutenant General John William Brennan Jr., Deputy Commander of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), at Unity Palace on the evening of 7 May 2026.

Accompanying the senior American officer was Mr Robert Barney, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy in Yaounde.

This high-level audience afforded the Cameroonian Head of State and President Donald J. Trump’s envoy an opportunity for substantive discourse.

They appraised the enduring and exemplary bilateral relations between Cameroon and the United States, voicing mutual satisfaction with the robustness and profundity of cooperation across political, economic, and security spheres.

Cameroon and the United States have lately augmented their collaboration in maritime domain awareness, counter-piracy endeavours, and the fostering of safety and stability throughout the Gulf of Guinea, bolstered by Cameroon’s exemplary stewardship as host of the multinational maritime exercise Obangame Express 2026.

The United States likewise contributes to countering terrorist atrocities perpetrated by Boko Haram.

The cordial colloquy between President Paul BIYA and General Brennan reaffirmed both nations’ steadfast commitment to advancing congruent strategic imperatives in peace, security, and sustainable development.

This fruitful engagement further cements the flourishing bonds between Yaounde and Washington.