Younoussi Touré

Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali

Younoussi Touré - Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali
Born

January 1st, 1939
86 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mali

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Served as Prime Minister of Mali from 1991 to 1992. Played a key role during Mali's transition to democracy following a coup in 1991. Focused on implementing economic reforms and promoting political pluralism. Contributed to the establishment of a new constitution that created a multi-party system in Mali.

Served as Prime Minister of Mali

Facilitated Mali's transition to democracy

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