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{{Short description|Capital of Southwest Region, Cameroon}}
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[[File:Silicon Mountain as seen in Buea, Cameroon on 26-06-2019.jpg|thumb|Buea city with a view of Mt Cameroon]]

'''Buea''' ({{lang-fr|Buéa}}) is the capital of the [[Southwest Region, Cameroon|Southwest Region]] of [[Cameroon]]. The town is located on the eastern slopes of [[Mount Cameroon]] and has a population of 90,088 (at the 2005 Census).<ref name="worldgazetteer" />
'''Buea''' is the capital of the [[Southwest Region (Cameroon)|Southwest Region]] of [[Cameroon]]. The city is located in [[Fako (department)|Fako Division]], on the eastern slopes of [[Mount Cameroon]], and has a population of about 800.000 inhabitants as of 2023.<ref name="worldgazetteer" /> It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area.


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Schloss von Puttkamer.jpg|thumb|left|thumb|The Residence of von Puttkamer]]
[[Image:Schloss von Puttkamer.jpg|thumb|left|The Residence of [[Jesko von Puttkamer|von Puttkamer]] in Buea]]
[[Tea]] growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole.
Buea was the [[Colonialism|colonial]] [[Capital (political)|capital]] of the [[Germany|German]] [[Kamerun]] from 1901 to 1919, and the capital of the [[Southern Cameroons]] from 1949 until 1961. The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28&nbsp;April – June 1909.


Buea, originally "bue", was founded by a hunter who came from the Bomboko area. Coming from the Bomboko side of the mountain, he named the new-found land in amazement as "a Bue", meaning literally a "son of bué". A prominent King of the [[tikar]] clashes with German troops during invasion.
Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the [[Bakweri]] people. However, due to its position as a university town and the regional capital, there are a significant number of other ethnic groups.
Resistance remain popular folklore; currently ruled by the Endeleys. [[Tea]] growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole. Buea was the [[Colonialism|colonial]] [[Capital (political)|capital]] of [[Germany|German]] [[Kamerun]] from 1901 to 1919, the capital of the [[Southern Cameroons]] from 1949 until 1961 and the capital of [[West Cameroon]] until 1972, when [[Ahmadou Ahidjo]] abolished the Federation of [[Cameroon]]. The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28 April until June 1909. Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the [[Bakweri]] people. However, owing to its status as a university town and the regional capital, there are significant numbers of other ethnic groups.


===Ambazonian secession===
==University==
In September 2017, the [[Ambazonia|Federal Republic of Ambazonia]] declared its independence from Cameroon, with Buea as its claimed capital.<ref name="ADF Lands">[http://cameroonjournal.com/2017/09/10/breaking-news-adc-lands-ground-troops-in-southern-cameroons-declares-war-on-lrc/ ADC Lands Ground Troops in Southern Cameroons, Declares War on LRC]{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Cameroon Journal, 10 September 2017. Accessed 19 April 2018.</ref> In late-June 2018, the [[Ambazonia Defence Forces]] began approaching Buea, and on 29 June they invaded the Mile 16 neighborhood.<ref>[https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/panic-grips-buea-soldiers-battle-separatists/ Panic grips Buea as soldiers battle separatists], Journal du Cameroun, 29 June 2018. Accessed 29 June 2018.</ref> On 1 July, separatists invaded the Muea neighborhood and battled Cameroonian troops.<ref>[https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/muea-lockdown-soldiers-battle-separatists/ Muea in lockdown as soldiers battle separatists], Journal du Cameroun, 1 July 2018. Accessed 2 July 2018.</ref>
The city hosts the [[University of Buea]], the first [[English language|Anglophone]] university of Cameroon. The City also hosts one of the three Catholic Universities of Cameroon among several other Higher Institutes of learning. The city still has a handful of colonial era buildings, notably the palatial former residence of the [[Germany|German]] governor, [[Jesko von Puttkamer]]. Other German colonial buildings are still standing, but some of them suffer from lack of maintenance and old age. About 150,000 people live in Buea (including '''Bokwaongo''', '''Muea'''; Bomaka; Tole; Mile 16 (Bolifamba); Mile 17; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; and surrounding villages). It also hosts the Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and is main operational hub of the [[Naigahelp]] medical aid organisation.


==Notable institutions==
==Geography and climate==
Buea hosts the [[University of Buea]], Cameroon's first [[English language|anglophone]] university. It is the site of several other higher institutes of learning, including St Francis Schools of Nursing and Midwifery presently known as Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) and one of Cameroon's three Catholic universities.
[[Image:Tourists climbing Mount Cameroon.jpg|thumb|right|Tourists climbing Mount Cameroon in Buea]]

Because of its location at the foot of Mount Cameroon, the climate in Buea tends to be [[humid]], with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant [[drizzle]], which can last for weeks, are common during the rainy season as are damp [[fog]]s, rolling off the mountain into the town below.
[[File:UB Junction.jpg|thumb|UB Junction]]

A handful of colonial era buildings are surviving, notably the palatial former residence of the German governor [[Jesko von Puttkamer]]. Other German colonial buildings are still standing, but some of them suffer from lack of maintenance and old age.

The Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and the main operational hub of the [[Naigahelp]] medical aid organisation are in Buea.

Buea hosts an annex of the [[National Archives of Cameroon]], whose main location is [[Yaoundé]]. Next door to the annex is the [[Cameroon Press Photo Archive]], which has been permanently closed since 2001.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Nsah|first=Solomon Kekeisen|title=The Cameroon Press Photo Archive (CPPA) Buea in Crisis 1955-2016|journal=Vestiges: Traces of Record|volume=3|issue=1|pages=65–81|date=June 2017|issn=2058-1963|url=http://www.vestiges-journal.info/index.php/Vestiges/article/view/15|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831173701/http://vestiges-journal.info/index.php/Vestiges/article/view/15|archive-date=31 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Economy ==
The economy of Buea is heavily influenced by its status as a [[Technology Hub|technology hub]]. Many young people come to the town to study at the [[University of Buea]], and this has created a thriving environment for experimentation, innovation and risk-taking. As a result, the town has become a hotspot for startups, particularly in the technology sector.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Cameroon's high-tech hub |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-36054263 |access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=CAMEROON |first=ORANGE |title=Silicon Mountain Conference 2022 – Orange Cameroun reinforces its promise to the tech innovation industry |url=https://www.businessincameroon.com/telecom/0211-12828-silicon-mountain-conference-2022-orange-cameroun-reinforces-its-promise-to-the-tech-innovation-industry |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Business in Cameroon |language=en-gb}}</ref>

The University of Buea's influence has also attracted investors to the town, leading to the establishment of various tech incubators and hubs. For instance, LimbeLabs, which was founded around 2006–2008, was a precursor to ActivSpaces, one of the leading tech hubs in the country. ActivSpaces was launched in 2009 by Ebot Tabi, Bill Zimmerman, Valery Colong, Otto Akama, and Fua Tse. The hub currently has Rebecca Enonchong as Chairman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Odunowo |first=Olanrewaju |date=2018-08-10 |title=Cameroon's Silicon Mountain: Its History, Resilience and Future |url=https://techcabal.com/2018/08/10/cameroons-silicon-mountain-its-history-resilience-and-future/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=TechCabal |language=en-US}}</ref>

Buea's status as a technology hub has also had a positive impact on the town's tourism industry. Mount Cameroon is a popular attraction for tourists, and the town's proximity to the mountain has made it a preferred destination for visitors who want to explore the mountain and its surroundings.

In addition, the town's small size makes it easy to meet and connect with people. It also has considerably light traffic congestion, which makes it easy to move around the town quickly. The proximity of Buea to Douala, which has the largest seaport and the international airport, has also made it an attractive location for businesses.


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
Transportation to Buea is possible by land with the use of transport buses or private cars. Within Buea, the primary means of transportation are taxis. The closest airport is the [[Tiko Airport]], however due to its lack of activity and proper infrastructure management, the [[Douala International Airport]] (DLA), is the closest.
Limbe was served by a {{RailGauge|600mm|lk=on}} gauge plantation railway to [[Limbe, Cameroon|Limbe]], of the [[History of rail transport in Cameroon#German colonial period|West African Planting Society Victoria]].<ref>http://www.gouverneur-ebermaier.de/english/narrow_gauge_railways.htm</ref>

Limbe was served by a {{RailGauge|600mm|lk=on}} gauge plantation railway to [[Limbe, Cameroon|Limbe]], of the [[History of rail transport in Cameroon#German colonial period|West African Planting Society Victoria]].<ref>http://www.gouverneur-ebermaier.de/english/narrow_gauge_railways.htm{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Geography==
About 300,000 people live in Buea (including the villages of Bokwaongo, Muea; Bomaka; Tole; [[Mile 16]] (Bolifamba); Mile 17; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; Great Soppo; Molyko; Small Soppo; Bwitingi; Mile 18 (Wonyamavio); Lower farms; Bokwai; [[Bonduma]]; Sandpit, Wonyamongo, Bulu; Bokova and surrounding villages).

===Climate===
[[Image:Tourists climbing Mount Cameroon.jpg|thumb|right|Tourists climbing [[Mount Fako]] in Buea]]
Buea has a [[Oceanic climate#Subtropical highland variety (Cfb, Cwb)|subtropical highland climate]] (Cfb) closely bordering on a [[tropical rainforest climate]] (Af). Because of its location at the foot of [[Mount Fako]], the climate in Buea tends to be [[humid]], with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant [[drizzle]], which can last for weeks, are common during the rainy season as are damp [[fog]]s, rolling off the mountain into the town below.

Buea is made-up of a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 80° high and 63° low, with the hottest month being February and the coldest August. It has an average monthly rainfall of 14.7 inches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buea Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Cameroon) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/61816/Average-Weather-in-Buea-Cameroon-Year-Round |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref>

{{Weather box
|location = Buea
|single line = Yes
|metric first = Yes
|width = auto
|Jan mean C = 18.3
|Feb mean C = 18.9
|Mar mean C = 19.0
|Apr mean C = 19.0
|May mean C = 18.6
|Jun mean C = 17.4
|Jul mean C = 16.6
|Aug mean C = 16.5
|Sep mean C = 17.0
|Oct mean C = 17.7
|Nov mean C = 18.2
|Dec mean C = 18.2
|year mean C =
|Jan high C = 21.6
|Feb high C = 22.1
|Mar high C = 22.1
|Apr high C = 21.9
|May high C = 21.3
|Jun high C = 19.7
|Jul high C = 18.8
|Aug high C = 18.6
|Sep high C = 19.4
|Oct high C = 20.2
|Nov high C = 21.0
|Dec high C = 21.2
|year high F =
|Jan low C = 16.2
|Feb low C = 16.8
|Mar low C = 17.2
|Apr low C = 17.3
|May low C = 17.1
|Jun low C = 16.1
|Jul low C = 15.4
|Aug low C = 15.3
|Sep low C = 15.7
|Oct low C = 16.2
|Nov low C = 16.6
|Dec low C = 16.3
|year low F =
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 80
|Feb rain mm = 114
|Mar rain mm = 235
|Apr rain mm = 292
|May rain mm = 339
|Jun rain mm = 417
|Jul rain mm = 561
|Aug rain mm = 570
|Sep rain mm = 504
|Oct rain mm = 459
|Nov rain mm = 248
|Dec rain mm = 101
|year rain mm =
|source 1 = Climate-Data.org<ref name=CDB>
{{cite web
|url =https://en.climate-data.org/africa/cameroon/southwest/buea-3985/ |title = Climate Buea
|publisher=Climate Data
|year=2022
|access-date= 12 May 2022}}</ref>
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Bismarck Fountain, Buea.jpg|[[Otto von Bismarck|Bismarck]] Fountain
File:Reunification monument in Buea.jpg|Buea Reunification Monument
File:Our Lady of Grace Grotto, Sasse-Buea.jpg|Our Lady of Grace Gretto, Sasse-Buea
File:Old German Tombs, Buea.jpg|Old German Tombs in Buea
File:Post office, Buea.jpg|Old German Post Office
File:Holy Spirit Fountain.jpg|Holy Spirit Fountain, Sasse-Buea
File:Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea.jpg|Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea
</gallery>

== Notable people ==
* [[Victor Anomah Ngu]] (born 1926, died 2011), Professor of Surgery, Minister of Public Health
* Martin Zachary Njeuma (born 1940, died 2010), historian
* [[Kurt Raaflaub]] (born 1941, died 2023), historian
* [[Dorothy L. Njeuma]] (born 1943), professor of Genetics and Embryology, politician
* Marie Etengeneng Kwamu-Nana Abunaw (born 1953, died 2024), first female Administrator General of Prisons in Cameroon
* [[Sarah Etonge]] (born 1967), fell runner
* [[Julius Akosah]] (born 1982), professional footballer
* [[Daphne (singer)|Daphne]] (born 1989), singer
* [[Onyama Laura]] (born 1992), actress
* [[Clinton N'Jie]] (born 1993), professional footballer
* [[Nsang Dilong]] (born 1994), actress, model and social worker
* [[Robert Ndip Tambe]] (born 1994), professional footballer
* [[Nelvie Tiafack]] (born 1999), professional boxer
* [[Ewome Eko John]], chief of Bwasa village.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Buea}}
{{Commons category|Buea}}
*[http://www.mount-cameroon.org/about_us.htm Mount Cameroon Inter-communal Ecotourism Board] - formerly known as Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation, abbreviated as Mount CEO
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928224522/http://www.mount-cameroon.org/about_us.htm Mount Cameroon Inter-communal Ecotourism Board] - formerly known as Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation, abbreviated as Mount CEO


{{Capitals of Regions of Cameroon}}
{{Capitals of Regions of Cameroon}}
{{Communes of Southwest Region, Cameroon}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Populated places in Cameroon]]
[[Category:Buea| ]]
[[Category:Communes of Cameroon]]
[[Category:Communes of Cameroon]]
[[Category:Southwest Region (Cameroon)]]
[[Category:Mount Cameroon]]
[[Category:Mount Cameroon]]
[[Category:Buea| ]]
[[Category:Ambazonia]]
[[Category:Southern Cameroons]]
[[Category:Former colonial capitals]]
[[Category:Communes of Southwest Region (Cameroon)]]

Latest revision as of 18:40, 27 November 2024

Buea
Town and commune
Buea from the foot of Mount Cameroon
Buea from the foot of Mount Cameroon
Buea is located in Cameroon
Buea
Buea
Coordinates: 4°10′0″N 9°14′0″E / 4.16667°N 9.23333°E / 4.16667; 9.23333
Country Cameroon
RegionSouthwest Region
DivisionFako
Elevation
870 m (2,850 ft)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total
about 300,000
ClimateCfb
Buea city with a view of Mt Cameroon

Buea is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The city is located in Fako Division, on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon, and has a population of about 800.000 inhabitants as of 2023.[1] It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area.

History

[edit]
The Residence of von Puttkamer in Buea

Buea, originally "bue", was founded by a hunter who came from the Bomboko area. Coming from the Bomboko side of the mountain, he named the new-found land in amazement as "a Bue", meaning literally a "son of bué". A prominent King of the tikar clashes with German troops during invasion. Resistance remain popular folklore; currently ruled by the Endeleys. Tea growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole. Buea was the colonial capital of German Kamerun from 1901 to 1919, the capital of the Southern Cameroons from 1949 until 1961 and the capital of West Cameroon until 1972, when Ahmadou Ahidjo abolished the Federation of Cameroon. The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28 April until June 1909. Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the Bakweri people. However, owing to its status as a university town and the regional capital, there are significant numbers of other ethnic groups.

Ambazonian secession

[edit]

In September 2017, the Federal Republic of Ambazonia declared its independence from Cameroon, with Buea as its claimed capital.[2] In late-June 2018, the Ambazonia Defence Forces began approaching Buea, and on 29 June they invaded the Mile 16 neighborhood.[3] On 1 July, separatists invaded the Muea neighborhood and battled Cameroonian troops.[4]

Notable institutions

[edit]

Buea hosts the University of Buea, Cameroon's first anglophone university. It is the site of several other higher institutes of learning, including St Francis Schools of Nursing and Midwifery presently known as Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) and one of Cameroon's three Catholic universities.

UB Junction

A handful of colonial era buildings are surviving, notably the palatial former residence of the German governor Jesko von Puttkamer. Other German colonial buildings are still standing, but some of them suffer from lack of maintenance and old age.

The Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and the main operational hub of the Naigahelp medical aid organisation are in Buea.

Buea hosts an annex of the National Archives of Cameroon, whose main location is Yaoundé. Next door to the annex is the Cameroon Press Photo Archive, which has been permanently closed since 2001.[5]

Economy

[edit]

The economy of Buea is heavily influenced by its status as a technology hub. Many young people come to the town to study at the University of Buea, and this has created a thriving environment for experimentation, innovation and risk-taking. As a result, the town has become a hotspot for startups, particularly in the technology sector.[6][7]

The University of Buea's influence has also attracted investors to the town, leading to the establishment of various tech incubators and hubs. For instance, LimbeLabs, which was founded around 2006–2008, was a precursor to ActivSpaces, one of the leading tech hubs in the country. ActivSpaces was launched in 2009 by Ebot Tabi, Bill Zimmerman, Valery Colong, Otto Akama, and Fua Tse. The hub currently has Rebecca Enonchong as Chairman.[8]

Buea's status as a technology hub has also had a positive impact on the town's tourism industry. Mount Cameroon is a popular attraction for tourists, and the town's proximity to the mountain has made it a preferred destination for visitors who want to explore the mountain and its surroundings.

In addition, the town's small size makes it easy to meet and connect with people. It also has considerably light traffic congestion, which makes it easy to move around the town quickly. The proximity of Buea to Douala, which has the largest seaport and the international airport, has also made it an attractive location for businesses.

Transport

[edit]

Transportation to Buea is possible by land with the use of transport buses or private cars. Within Buea, the primary means of transportation are taxis. The closest airport is the Tiko Airport, however due to its lack of activity and proper infrastructure management, the Douala International Airport (DLA), is the closest.

Limbe was served by a 600 mm (1 ft 11+5⁄8 in) gauge plantation railway to Limbe, of the West African Planting Society Victoria.[9]

Geography

[edit]

About 300,000 people live in Buea (including the villages of Bokwaongo, Muea; Bomaka; Tole; Mile 16 (Bolifamba); Mile 17; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; Great Soppo; Molyko; Small Soppo; Bwitingi; Mile 18 (Wonyamavio); Lower farms; Bokwai; Bonduma; Sandpit, Wonyamongo, Bulu; Bokova and surrounding villages).

Climate

[edit]
Tourists climbing Mount Fako in Buea

Buea has a subtropical highland climate (Cfb) closely bordering on a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Because of its location at the foot of Mount Fako, the climate in Buea tends to be humid, with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant drizzle, which can last for weeks, are common during the rainy season as are damp fogs, rolling off the mountain into the town below.

Buea is made-up of a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 80° high and 63° low, with the hottest month being February and the coldest August. It has an average monthly rainfall of 14.7 inches.[10]

Climate data for Buea
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 21.6
(70.9) 		22.1
(71.8) 		22.1
(71.8) 		21.9
(71.4) 		21.3
(70.3) 		19.7
(67.5) 		18.8
(65.8) 		18.6
(65.5) 		19.4
(66.9) 		20.2
(68.4) 		21.0
(69.8) 		21.2
(70.2) 		20.7
(69.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 18.3
(64.9) 		18.9
(66.0) 		19.0
(66.2) 		19.0
(66.2) 		18.6
(65.5) 		17.4
(63.3) 		16.6
(61.9) 		16.5
(61.7) 		17.0
(62.6) 		17.7
(63.9) 		18.2
(64.8) 		18.2
(64.8) 		18.0
(64.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 16.2
(61.2) 		16.8
(62.2) 		17.2
(63.0) 		17.3
(63.1) 		17.1
(62.8) 		16.1
(61.0) 		15.4
(59.7) 		15.3
(59.5) 		15.7
(60.3) 		16.2
(61.2) 		16.6
(61.9) 		16.3
(61.3) 		16.3
(61.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 80
(3.1) 		114
(4.5) 		235
(9.3) 		292
(11.5) 		339
(13.3) 		417
(16.4) 		561
(22.1) 		570
(22.4) 		504
(19.8) 		459
(18.1) 		248
(9.8) 		101
(4.0) 		3,920
(154.3)
Source: Climate-Data.org[11]
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  • Bismarck Fountain
    Bismarck Fountain
  • Buea Reunification Monument
    Buea Reunification Monument
  • Our Lady of Grace Gretto, Sasse-Buea
    Our Lady of Grace Gretto, Sasse-Buea
  • Old German Tombs in Buea
    Old German Tombs in Buea
  • Old German Post Office
    Old German Post Office
  • Holy Spirit Fountain, Sasse-Buea
    Holy Spirit Fountain, Sasse-Buea
  • Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea
    Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Helders, Stefan. "Buéa". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2008.
  2. ^ ADC Lands Ground Troops in Southern Cameroons, Declares War on LRC[permanent dead link‍], Cameroon Journal, 10 September 2017. Accessed 19 April 2018.
  3. ^ Panic grips Buea as soldiers battle separatists, Journal du Cameroun, 29 June 2018. Accessed 29 June 2018.
  4. ^ Muea in lockdown as soldiers battle separatists, Journal du Cameroun, 1 July 2018. Accessed 2 July 2018.
  5. ^ Nsah, Solomon Kekeisen (June 2017). "The Cameroon Press Photo Archive (CPPA) Buea in Crisis 1955-2016". Vestiges: Traces of Record. 3 (1): 65–81. ISSN 2058-1963. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Cameroon's high-tech hub". BBC News. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  7. ^ CAMEROON, ORANGE. "Silicon Mountain Conference 2022 – Orange Cameroun reinforces its promise to the tech innovation industry". Business in Cameroon. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  8. ^ Odunowo, Olanrewaju (10 August 2018). "Cameroon's Silicon Mountain: Its History, Resilience and Future". TechCabal. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  9. ^ http://www.gouverneur-ebermaier.de/english/narrow_gauge_railways.htm[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Buea Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Cameroon) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Climate Buea". Climate Data. 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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