1986 in Cameroon
# 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
