An African trajectory on three continents, from the colonial period to globalisation
Interview with Samuel Mbele-Mbong
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51185/journals/rhca.2022.entretien03Keywords:
Cameroon, decolonization, student, United States, Geneva, international organizationsAbstract
Samuel Mbele-Mbong's story began in 1942 in a small village in Cameroon and then unfolded on three continents:
Africa, North America – where he studied – and Europe – where he completed his professional career in an
international organization. It thus crosses several decades, from colonization to independence, from the Cold War
to globalization. While unique, this journey highlights the role played in Africa’s recent history by those Africans
who, without being public figures, have acted as connectors and mediators between their continent and the rest of
the world.
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