Alpha Oumar Konaré
Malian politician, President from 1992 to 2002 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alpha Oumar Konaré (born 2 February 1946) is a Malian politician, professor, historian and archaeologist, who served as President of Mali for two five-year terms from 1992 to 2002 and was Chairperson of the African Union Commission from 2003 to 2008.
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Alpha Oumar Konaré | |
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1st Chairman of the Commission of the African Union | |
In office 16 September 2003 – 1 February 2008 | |
President | Gertrude Ibengwe Mongella |
Preceded by | Amara Essy |
Succeeded by | Jean Ping |
3rd President of Mali | |
In office 8 June 1992 – 8 June 2002 | |
Preceded by | Amadou Toumani Touré (acting) |
Succeeded by | Amadou Toumani Touré |
Personal details | |
Born | (1946-02-02) 2 February 1946 (age 78) Kayes, French Sudan |
Nationality | Malian |
Political party | ADEMA-PASJ |
Spouse | Adame Ba Konaré |
Alma mater | University of Warsaw, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies |
Profession | Tutor, teacher, researcher, professor, historian and archaeologist |
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