On Saturday 24 October 2026, Professor Maurice Kamga, who has been elected president of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, returned to his village of Bandjoun to pay tribute to his community.
The ceremony took place in Bandjoun, a town in the West Region of Cameroon, where Kamga held a communal gathering with local leaders and residents.
He was joined by dignitaries and in the presence of His Majesty Dr. (name withheld), who attended the event.
Kamga, a prominent academic and legal scholar, was elected president of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, an international court that interprets and applies maritime law.
The gathering celebrated his achievements and highlighted the town’s contribution to international legal discourse.
Local officials expressed pride in Kamga’s accomplishments and emphasized the importance of his role in shaping maritime jurisprudence.
The event reinforced Bandjoun’s reputation as a source of distinguished leaders and its ties to the broader international community.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
