Cavaye Yeguie Djibril
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is a veteran Cameroonian politician who has served as the President of the National Assembly since 1992. Born in Mada in the Tokombéré district, he is a member of the ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC). Djibril's long tenure in office is marked by his unwavering loyalty to the party and the support of the Cameroonian president. Recently, he secured his 33rd consecutive mandate to lead the Assembly, receiving 125 out of 137 votes, underscoring his significant influence and the political stability he represents in the region. At 85 years old, he continues to navigate the complexities of Cameroonian politics amid calls for leadership change.
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Cavaye Yeguie Djibril was the predecessor of Théodore Datouo and served for over 30 years.
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Cameroon· 2026-05-28
He is the president of the chamber of the Cameroonian parliament leading the delegation.
Cameroun : l’Assemblée nationale signe un accord avec Mémorial Health GroupCameroon· 2026-03-03
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril has been the president of the National Assembly since 1992 and was recently in the news due to his notable absence from New Year ceremonies.
Cameroun : le parlement convoqué en session élective le 10 mars 2026Cameroon· 2026-02-06
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the president of the National Assembly of Cameroon and is currently in his native village of Mada.
Cameroun : CRTV dément l’évacuation sanitaire du président Cavaye Yeguie DjibrilCameroon· 2026-01-20Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the president of the National Assembly of Cameroon who was absent from the New Year wishes ceremony.
Cameroun : l’absence de Cavaye Yeguie Djibril aux cérémonies de présentation des vœux suscite des interrogationsCameroon· 2026-01-12
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril addressed the Assembly's congratulations to President Paul Biya.
Cameroun : les députés de l’UDC manifestent à l’Assemblée nationaleCameroon· 2025-11-04
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril condemned the actions of a candidate who incited violence after the elections.
Cameroun : l’Assemblée nationale condamne « la barbarie » post-électoraleCameroon· 2025-11-03
Cavaye Yéguié Djibril is mentioned in relation to the throne.
Cavaye Yéguié Djibril au trôneCameroon· 2025-09-22Cavaye Yeguié Djibril is mentioned as a chef de premier degré.
Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, chef de premier degréCameroon· 2025-07-20Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the first traditional chief of Mada and has been the president of the National Assembly since 1992.
Mayo-Sava : Cavaye Yeguie Djibril devient chef de 1er degré en perspective d'un vote à 100% pour Paul BiyaCameroon· 2025-07-15
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the president of the National Assembly who called on deputies to promote peace and electoral mobilization.
Cameroun : Cavaye Yeguie engage les députés à sauvegarder la paix et l’unité nationale en période électoraleCameroon· 2025-07-09
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril presided over the plenary session where Monique Ouli Ndongo took her oath.
Conseil constitutionnel : Monique Ouli Ndongo prête sermentCameroon· 2025-06-27
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the president of the National Assembly of Cameroon and is concerned about the voter turnout for the upcoming presidential election.
Présidentielle au Cameroun : l’Assemblée nationale veut relever le défi de la participation massive au scrutinCameroon· 2025-06-10Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the President of the National Assembly in Cameroon.
Cameroun : la dernière session parlementaire avant la présidentielle s’ouvre le 10 juinCameroon· 2025-06-10
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the president of the National Assembly and an influential figure in the region.
Cameroun : des jeunes de l’Extrême-Nord massés à Maroua pour soutenir Paul BiyaCameroon· 2025-05-12
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril is the president of the National Assembly and is patronizing the mobilization event.
Cameroun : opposition contre la mobilisation de 100 000 jeunes derrière Paul Biya à l’Extrême-NordCameroon· 2025-04-14
Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, the president of the National Assembly, emphasized the importance of peace in organizing the presidential election.
Cameroun : le Sénat et l’Assemblée nationale plaident pour des élections apaisées en 2025Cameroon· 2025-04-10Cavaye Yeguie Djibril presided over the conference of the presidents of the lower house.
Cameroun : six projets de loi en examen au ParlementCameroon· 2025-03-21Cavaye Yeguie Djibril has been re-elected as the president of the National Assembly of Cameroon, a position he has held since 1992.
Cameroun : Cavaye Yeguie Djibril obtient son 33è mandat à la tête de l’Assemblée nationaleCameroon· 2025-03-18