Minister of External Relations, Cameroon
Title: Ministre des Relations Exterieures
Lejeune Mbella Mbella
Career
- Minister of Foreign Affairs (2015 to present)
- ambassador of Cameroon to France
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
What the ministry does
The Ministry of External Relations carries out the foreign policy set by the President of the Republic. It handles relations with foreign states and international organisations, protects Cameroonians and their interests abroad, follows cooperation files and international disputes, and manages the careers of diplomatic staff.
Sources: Decree No. 2011/408 of 9 December 2011 on the organisation of the Government, article 8 (FAOLEX)
Latest government reshuffle
The government in office was named on 4 January 2019 by presidential decree No. 2019/002, and no newer government had been announced when we last checked, on 11 October 2026.
Sources: Cameroon Tribune, Réaménagement du gouvernement, 4 January 2019; Africanews, 4 January 2019; Prime Minister’s Office of Cameroon, government list (spm.gov.cm); Bénin Web TV, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Minister of External Relations of Cameroon?
Lejeune Mbella Mbella.
What does the Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon do?
The Ministry of External Relations carries out the foreign policy set by the President of the Republic. It handles relations with foreign states and international organisations, protects Cameroonians and their interests abroad, follows cooperation files and international disputes, and manages the careers of diplomatic staff.
When was Lejeune Mbella Mbella born?
Lejeune Mbella Mbella was born in 1949-07-09, in Nkongsamba, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Lejeune Mbella Mbella belong to?
Lejeune Mbella Mbella is listed as a member of Cameroon People's Democratic Movement on Wikidata.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of External Relations, Cameroon. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/cameroon/minister-of-external-relations