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Laurent Esso
CameroonCabinetCameroon People's Democratic MovementCentral Region · YaoundéMinister of Cameroon

Laurent Esso

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Laurent Esso is a Cameroonian magistrate and statesman who has served as the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals since 2011. A long-standing figure in the Cameroonian government, he has held various ministerial portfolios since 1996, including defense, public affairs, and foreign affairs. Educated at the University of Yaoundé and the National School of Administration and Magistracy, he began his career as a magistrate in 1969. Throughout his career, he has held significant positions within the presidency, including serving as a special advisor. In recent years, his tenure has been marked by his involvement in the high-profile Martinez Zogo investigation.

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Born
1942-08-10 · 83 years old
Birth place
Douala, Cameroon
Education
University of Yaoundé, National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM)
Career
Magistrate, Prosecutor at the Court of Appeal of Bafoussam, Chancellor of the University of Yaoundé, Technical Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Presidency

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