Delphine Zanga Tsogo

Delphine Zanga Tsogo (December 21, 1935 – July 16, 2020) was a Cameroonian writer, feminist and politician. She served in the country's National Assembly from 1965 to 1972. Her married surname was Tsanga.

She served as president of the administrative council for the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, as well as president of the Comité Régional Africain de Coordination pour l’Intégration des Femmes au Développement. and vice-president of the International Council of Women. She was named to the French National Order of Merit. Through her writing, she combined storytelling with feminist advocacy, amplifying the voices of women in Cameroon and across Africa. Her dual legacy as both a politician and a writer reflects her commitment to advancing women’s rights and social development. She died on 16 July 2020 in Yaoundé at the age of 84. Her death marked the end of a remarkable career, but her contributions to politics, literature, and feminism continue to inspire generations of Cameroonian women. She is remembered as a trailblazer who opened doors for women in leadership and used her pen to challenge societal norms.