An open history project
The history of Cameroon, told from within.
Why this project matters
A history too often written from elsewhere
Editorial principles
A public-intellectual undertaking
Written by many hands, answerable to evidence
About the project
An open national text
Patrice “Coco” Nkomba
Founding Editor
Chronology
The long history of Cameroon
Table of contents
Chapters
The collective
Contributors
An open invitation
How to contribute
Code of historical responsibility
How the text is made
Editorial method
For teachers, students, and researchers
Resources
The living record
Updates
Your privacy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 July 2026