Amadou Toumani Touré
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| Amadou Toumani Touré | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of Mali 5th President of Mali |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1991 – 1992 2002 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Moussa Traoré Alpha Oumar Konaré |
| Succeeded by | Alpha Oumar Konaré Incumbent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1948 Mopti, Mali |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Toure Lobbo Traore |
General (ret) Amadou Toumani Touré (born November 4, 1948 in Mopti, Mali[1]) is the president of Mali. He took power from a military ruler, Moussa Traoré in 1991, then he gave power to civilian (non-military) authorities in 1992. He won the presidential election in 2002. He won the next election easily in 2007.
References [change]
- ↑ "Malian President announces his candidacy for next elections", African Press Agency, March 27, 2007.