The leopard is the most important animal to the people of the Tali region. It is revered for its strength.

Tali, Cameroon

African University shall be located at the unique location of Tali, Manyu Division, Cameroon which provides a community atmosphere and pleasant educational environment. It provides the typical peace, serenity and pollution-free environment associated with the rural world.

Cameroon is a relatively stable African nation slightly larger than the state of California with a population of approximately seventeen million people. English and French are the official language. Cameroon is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" because of its diverse geographical and ethnic characteristics. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. The highest point is Mount Cameroon in the Southwest Region, the economic capital city Douala in the Littoral Region and Yaounde, the politiacl capital city in the Center Region. Cameroon is well known for its diverse native musical styles, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for its successful national football team. Besides six public universities, there are a few private institutions of higher education such as the Catholic University in Yaounde. Cameroon has had a civilian government since its independence from colonial rule. Cameroon has an extensive coastline and several tourist sites. Although, agriculture is the foundation of the economy of Cameroon, the nation also produces petroleum and bauxite. The industrial base of Cameroon can be described as intermediate with most of the industries localized around the economic capital of Douala. Among many other agricultural products Cameroon exports bananas, coffee, tea and cocoa. Fishing is common around coastal areas. Cameroon is self-sufficient in food production. It exports food to neighboring African countries such as Gabon and the Central African Republic. Two of the Secretary Generals of the Organization of African Unity (now known as the African Union), Mr. Eteki Mbouama and Mr. Nzo Ekanghaki came from Cameroon. Cameroon is the headquarters of many international organizations. International and local investors have found Cameroon to be a favorable environment to conduct business.

Tali is rural and located in the forested region of the South West Province, Cameroon, a recognized biodiversity "hotspot." Its land is fertile and has a tropical rain forest climate. Although situated in the midst of tropical Africa, the temperature at Tali, because of its topography including four rivers, Bawoh, Ejue-Nfu, Nfi,and Nfu, is mild and pleasant throughout the year. Tali shares a boundary with the Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary and the Upper Banyang Forest Concession. The inhabitants of Tali are hospitable and farm cash and food crops to earn a living. The people of Tali belong to the Banyang ethnic group whose staple of  "fufu and eru" has emerged as a national dish in Cameroon. It is common for Cameroonians travelling abroad to take along eru for personal use or as a gift. The English Anthropologist, Malcolm Ruel, lived in Tali while he conducted research on the people of Manyu Division in Cameroon . His research findings were published in a seminal book entitled "Leopards and Leaders: Constitutional Politics Among A Cross River People." The former Governor Baiyee Arikai Tanyitiku (retired) of Cameroon 's Eastern Region is from Tali. Governor Enow Abrams of the Adamawa Province and former Governor Enow Tanjong (retired) of the South West and North West Region of Cameroon are from the Tali community area. Other prominent Cameroonians such as the late Honorable Emmanuel Tabi Egbe spent his formative years in Tali and eventually taught at Tali's Government Primary School established in 1922. The preeminent Cameroonian educator and polititician, Dr. A.D. Mengot, taught at the Tali Government Primary School. The late prominent university academic and administrator, Dr. Tanyi Mbuagbaw who authored the book "African Philosophy of Education" among other academic works was from Tali. The Tali Traditional Council has reserved ten square miles of land to construct African University.