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