Marie-Claire Nseng-Elang

Marie-Claire Nseng-Elang (born 20 June 1961) is a Cameroonian magistrate. She is the first woman to serve as Attorney General at the Supreme Court of Cameroon, appointed 20 November 2025 by President Paul Biya. Quotes A State that protects, that guarantees, that does not sacrifice freedoms on the mere pretext of order. Public policy and freedoms are two sides of the same medal. Public order restricts freedoms only to the extent that their protection so requires. Marie-Claire Dieudonnée Nseng-Elang, submissions at the solemn opening session of the Supreme Court for the 2026 judicial year, Yaoundé, 25 February 2026. Official publication of the Supreme Court of Cameroon. “Even today, it feels like a tsunami, like a dream. I looked in every direction. I had never held a position of responsibility. Who am I to have been chosen?” minjustice “We work to help women understand their rights and promote the law itself, ensuring that legislation is stripped of everything discriminatory.” Griote TV “You know, a magistrate makes decisions according to the law and on the basis of the facts and legal elements submitted to them.” Cameroon Ministry of Justice “My conscience was clear, with the satisfaction of having contributed to building the rule of law and democracy in our country.” Cameroon Ministry of Justice “For my family, I am a role model. They have always believed in my competence, my honesty, and my command of the cases.” Cameroon Ministry of Justice “I can affirm that, as President of the Constitutional Council, I have reached the culmination of my career, considering the protocol ranking of this high institution.” Cameroon Ministry of Justice External links Marie-Claire Nseng-Elang Category:1961 births Category:Living people Category:Cameroonian judges