Henri Étoundi Essomba

Henri Étoundi Essomba
Ambassador of Cameroon to the United States
Assumed office
April 11, 2016
PresidentPaul Biya
Preceded byJoseph Bienvenu Charles Foe-Atangana
Ambassador of Cameroon to Israel
In office
1998–2016
Personal details
Born (1949-03-02) March 2, 1949
Children4
OccupationDiplomat
ProfessionAmbassador
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Henri Étoundi Essomba (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁʁi etundi esɔ̃ba] born March 2, 1949) (first name spelled Henry) is a Cameroonian diplomat, politician and businessman serving since 2016 as the Cameroon’s Ambassador to the United States. He was appointed by President Paul Biya to replace Joseph Bienvenu Charles Foe-Atangana.

Essomba also served as Cameroonian ambassador to Israel from 1998 to 2016. During his tenure in Tel Aviv, Essomba served as dean of the diplomatic corps.