[2] NMS itself states that their presence in Cameroon was "a result of a greater vision of constructing a Bible belt across Africa to contain the increasing Muslim influence from the north".

[5] After returning to Norway and becoming bishop, Bue remained a key liaison in organizing cultural events involving Cameroon.

Cameroonian football became popular in Norway following the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, especially with author Jon Michelet portraying Cameroon in a positive way.

Christian voices in Norway have called for a larger degree of official Norwegian involvement in Cameroon, including increased aid and trade.

[1] Regarding human rights in Cameroon, Norway gave asylum to the journalist Philip Njaru who successfully attempted to defect in 2008.