Françoise Foning
Françoise Foning | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Douala V | |
| In office 2002–2015 | |
| Monarch | Paul Biya |
| Prime Minister | Peter Mafany Musonge (2002–2004) Ephraïm Inoni (2004–2009) Philémon Yang (2009–2015) |
| National Assembly member | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| In office 2009–2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 Menoua, Cameroon |
| Died | January 23, 2015 (aged 65–66) Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Cause of death | Automobile accident |
| Political party | Cameroon People's Democratic Movement |
| Children | 6 |
| Profession | Businessperson |
Françoise Foning (1949 – 23 January 2015) was a Cameroonian businessperson and politician for the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM). She began a career in business at age 12, opening a restaurant before entering into the tourism, transportation, food, medical and education sectors. Foning became president of CPDM's women's division in 1992 and was appointed the party's leader in Douala and the national committee five years later. In 2002, she was elected deputy mayor of Douala II and began serving in the National Assembly that same year. Foning led the African Network and Cameroonian Businesswomen and consulted The World Bank, the African Development Bank along with several international agencies. She was founding president of the Association of Cameroonian Businesswomen and the NGO World Female Company Managers. A street in Douala was named in her memory.