The family of Cameroon’s former Supreme Court president has released the detailed funeral schedule.

Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, who led the country’s highest judicial body, passed away at 84 after a distinguished career. His final farewell will span six days, from June 22 to June 27, 2026.

From June 22 through June 24, daily prayers and mourning sessions will take place at the family home in Yaoundé’s Bastos district between 6 PM and 7 PM. On June 25 at 10 AM, the body will be moved from Yaoundé General Hospital to the Supreme Court for official tributes.

Bonakou-Bwapaki village

On June 25 at 3 PM, a memorial mass will be held at the Basilica of Mary Queen of the Apostles in Mvolye, followed by a night vigil at the family residence. The funeral procession departs for his native village of Bonakou-Bwapaki on June 26, with a scheduled stop at the family property in Bonakouamouang by Akwa in Douala. A final vigil awaits before his burial on June 27.

Alexis Dipanda Mouelle leaves behind a legacy as a prominent Cameroonian jurist who presided over the Supreme Court from 1990 to 2014. Born March 25, 1942, in Bonakou-Bwapaki (Littoral Region), he passed away May 4, 2026, at age 84.

Career highlights

Trained at the University of Paris, he joined Cameroon’s judiciary in 1965. His ascent was methodical: becoming Justice Ministry Secretary-General in 1975, then Supreme Court President in 1986 (a position later formalized as First President). He served in this role for 24 years until retiring December 31, 2014.

His career reached a pivotal moment in 1992 when he certified Paul Biya’s presidential election victory (39.98% versus 35.9% for opposition leader Ni John Fru Ndi) – a decision that remains controversial amid the country’s return to multiparty politics.

International recognition

Beyond Cameroon, he served as president of the UN Committee Against Torture’s 17th session, was a member of the International Court of Justice’s Arbitration Chamber in The Hague, and belonged to the International Institute of French-Speaking Law (IDEF).