1986 in Cameroon

Events in the year 1986 in Cameroon

Incumbents

 * President – Paul Biya

Events

 * 21 August – Lake Nyos disaster: A large amount of carbon dioxide erupts from Lake Nyos resulting in the deaths of between 1,700 and 1,800 people.

Births

 * 25 May – Joëlle Mbumi Nkouindjin, athlete
 * 8 October – Sarah Hanffou, table tennis player