On June 25, 2026, Yaounde’s main hospital morgue became the setting for a poignant farewell to Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, the first president of the Supreme Court, as his body was officially removed for final rites.

Final respects paid in Yaounde

The dignified ceremony took place at the Yaounde General Hospital morgue, where dignitaries and officials gathered to pay their last respects to the late jurist. Among them was Laurent Esso, personal representative of President Paul Biya, who attended on behalf of the Head of State.

Capturing the moment: key images from the ceremony