1960 Cameroonian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Cameroon on 10 April 1960. They were the first elections held in accordance with the new constitution, approved in a referendum in February, which created a unicameral federal National Assembly. The result was a slim victory for the Cameroonian Union,Elections in Cameroon African Elections Database forcing it to govern in coalition. However, the elections were marred by severe irregularities.Background Note: Cameroon US Department of State

Results Julienne Keutcha was the only woman elected, becoming the first directly elected female member of the Cameroonian parliament.

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