Ahmad Tejan Kabbah
Sierra Leonean politician and President
Born
February 16th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
March 13th, 2014
11 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sierra Leone
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Served as the 3rd President of Sierra Leone from 1996 to 1997 and again from 1998 to 2007. Played a significant role in the peace process that ended the civil war in Sierra Leone. Before his presidency, worked as an economist and lawyer, holding various positions in the government and international organizations, including the United Nations. Kabbah focused on rebuilding the country's institutions and promoting national reconciliation after years of conflict.
Led Sierra Leone through civil war recovery
Served two terms as President
Initiated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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