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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