Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
Malian Prime Minister and academic
Born
January 29th, 1945
80 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Mali
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An academic and politician served as the Prime Minister of Mali from 1994 to 1995 and later as President from 2013 until 2020. An advocate for democratic governance and conflict resolution, played a role in peace negotiations in Mali’s northern regions. His leadership faced challenges related to security and economic issues during his tenure, particularly amid political unrest and military coups.
Served as Prime Minister of Mali from 1994 to 1995
Elected President of Mali in 2013
Led peace negotiations in northern Mali
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