Philémon Yang
Philémon Yang (born 1947) is a Cameroonian politician. He was elected Prime Minister of Cameroon in 2009. He left the office in January 2019. His predecessor was Ephraïm Inoni.[1][2] Before he was Prime Minister, Yang was an ambassador to Canada. In March 2024, Philémon Yang is designated Africa's candidate for the presidency of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.[3]
Philémon Yang | |
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| Prime Minister of Cameroon | |
| In office 30 June 2009 – 4 January 2019 | |
| President | Paul Biya |
| Preceded by | Ephraïm Inoni |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Ngute |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 June 1947 Jikejem-Oku, British Cameroons (now Cameroon) |
| Political party | People's Democratic Movement |
| Alma mater | University of Yaoundé |
References
- Profile at Cameroonian government website Archived 2009-07-05 at the Wayback Machine (in French).
- "Fiche sur les nouveaux minitres [sic] (2)", Cameroon Tribune, December 10, 2004 (in French).
- Jeune Afrique, [https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1543886/politique/new-york-new-york-la-reconversion-reussie-de-philemon-yang-ex-premier-ministre-camerounais/ "POLITIQUE CAMEROUN New York, New York… La reconversion réussie de Philémon Yang, ex-Premier ministre camerounais"], Jeune Afrique, 07 March 2024.
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