Born on the 13 February 1933 in Mvomeka’a (Meyomessala Sub-Division, Dja et Lobo Division, South Province), of the late Etienne Mvondo Assam and late Mrs Mvondo nee Anastasie Eyenga Elle.
First school Leaving Certificate: June 1948 in Nden Catholic Mission school.
Saint Tharcissus Vocational Orientation School, Edea (1948-1950).
Saint Joseph Minor Seminary, Akono (1950-1954).
B.E.P.C, June 1953.
Lycee General LECLERC (1954-1956).
Baccalaureate, Part I: 1955.
Baccalaureate, Part II (specialization: Philosophy): June 1956.
Lycee Louis le Grand, Paris.
Universite de la Sorbne, Paris : Faculty of Law.
Institute of political studies, Paris
Institut des Hautes Etudes d ‘ Outre-Mer, Paris.
Degrees: Degree in public Law, Diploma from the Institute of political studies Paris, Post graduate diploma in Public Law. Career
Charge de Mission at the presidency of the Republic; October 1962.
Director of the cabinet of the Minister of National Education; January 1964.
Secretary General of the Ministry of National Education, July 1965.
Minister Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic; June 1970.
Prime minister 30 June 1975.
Prime Minister, successor of the President of the Republic in case of vacancy by virtue of Law number 79/02 of June 1979 to amend the constitution.
He became president of the Republic the following the resignation of the former President on 6 November 1982 (constitutional succession). At his inauguration, he centered his action on the democratization of the political life, rigor in management, the moralization of behavior and the strengthening of international cooperation.