On Paul Biya’s behalf, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh receives Interpol president

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Cameroon

World / InternationalPolitics

On Paul Biya’s behalf, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh receives Interpol president

Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, minister of state and secretary-general of the presidency, received Interpol president Lucas Philippe during his working visit to Cameroon from October 18 to 21. Talks focused on combating organized crime and cross-border security threats; the delegation was led by Martin Mbarga Nguele, delegate general for national security. Elected in November 2025 for a four-year term, Philippe is visiting as police officers and civilians are being held in a case involving alleged fuel trafficking. Available information does not link his visit to a campaign to clean up Cameroon’s police force; its stated aims concern international security cooperation.

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