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CHAPTER 3: FRENCH CAMEROON UNDER AHMADOU AHIDJO 1958 TO 1960

A SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS ENJOYED BY FRENCH CAMEROONIANS UNDER THE TRUSTEESHIP PERIOD
  • Preparation of the territory towards self-government leading to political and constitutional developments.
  • Periodic visits of the UN missions in 1949, 1952, 1955 AND 1958.
  • Authorized the formation of many pressure Groups and parties. Such as UPC, BDC. UC, DC, GANC, etc. and that raised awareness towards independence.
  • Authorized the operation of Trade Unions. The USCC formed in 1944, helped to improve working conditions.
  • The territory was granted internal self-government in May 1957, with the passing of loi cadre in June 1957. Mbida Marie formed the first government.
  • Appointment of Cameroonians as administrative officers in the territory.
  • Decline in discrimination in the territory in the territory between citizen and subjects.
  • Decline in forced labour, especially prestation.
  • Improvement of transport
  • Progress in health
  • Progress in education.
  • Improvement of communication
  • Freedom of conscience
par Claude Foumtum


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