Henri Étoundi Essomba
Henri Étoundi Essomba | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Cameroon to the United States | |
| Assumed office April 11, 2016 | |
| President | Paul Biya |
| Preceded by | Joseph Bienvenu Charles Foe-Atangana |
| Ambassador of Cameroon to Israel | |
| In office 1998–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1949 |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Profession | Ambassador |
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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.