Prime Minister of Cameroon: Joseph Dion Ngute (Since 2019)

Cameroon’s Prime Minister: Joseph Dion Ngute

As of 2024, **Joseph Dion Ngute** has served as **Prime Minister of Cameroon** since **January 4, 2019**, appointed by President **Paul Biya** (in power since 1982).

Profile

• Born: 1954, Southwest Region (Anglophone).
• Background: Lawyer, academic (PhD, University of Yaoundé), former Minister of Special Duties, Secretary-General of Prime Minister’s Office.
• Role: Head of government (de jure); coordinates ministries, implements presidential directives. Real power concentrated in Presidency.

Context: The Anglophone Crisis

Ngute’s appointment was seen as outreach to Anglophone regions (Northwest/Southwest), where separatist conflict has raged since 2017. He led the **Major National Dialogue (2019)** — granted special status, but fighting continues. His effectiveness is debated; the presidency controls security/finance.

Note on Tenure

Cameroon’s PM serves at the President’s pleasure. Biya has had 7 PMs since 1975. Ngute is the longest-serving since 2000s.

For absolute latest, check **Presidency of Cameroon** website or **Reuters/AFP** — but Ngute has held the post continuously since 2019.