Former PM, Philemon Yang gets UN top job

By Noela EBOB BISONG Cameroon’s former Prime Minister, Philemon Yunji Yang, has been elected President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He was elected by acclamation on June 6, 2024, after receiving the backing of the African continent. His term of office begins from September 10, 2024 to September 10, 2025. He replaces Dennis Francis, from Trinidad and Tobago who led the 78th UN General Assembly. Philemon Yang, speaking to the press shortly after his election as President-elect of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly The position has been described as iconic and a…