Kumba Ialá

Bissau-Guinean politician and soldier

Kumba Ialá - Leaders & Politicians born 1953
Born

1953
73 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Guinea-Bissau

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Served as the President of Guinea-Bissau from 2000 to 2003. Led the Party of Social Renewal and was involved in the military during a coup. His presidency was marked by political unrest and attempts to stabilize the country after years of conflict. After being removed from office, returned to politics and maintained influence until passing in 2014.

Served as President from 2000 to 2003

Led the Party of Social Renewal

Participated in a military coup

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