# Abbas Djoussouf

_Prime Minister of Comoros (1942–2010)_

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> Abbas Djoussouf was a politician in The Comoros. He was prime minister from 22 November 1998 until 30 April 1999. He was the main opposition leader when named prime minister by Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde in a move to help soothe secessionist movements across The Comoros. He lost office when Colonel Azali Assoumani assumed power in a military coup on 30 April.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 March 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Moroni ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P19))
- **Died:** 13 June 2010 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P570))
- **Place of death:** Port Louis ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Comoros ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Rally of the Comorian People; Movement for Democracy and Progress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P102))
- **Education:** Géodata Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Comoros (24 November 1998 – 30 April 1999); defence minister (1978–1978); foreign minister (1975–1976) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189#P39))

## Questions

**When was Abbas Djoussouf born?**  
Abbas Djoussouf was born on 22 March 1942 in Moroni.

**What positions has Abbas Djoussouf held?**  
Positions held by Abbas Djoussouf include: Prime Minister of Comoros (1998–1999); defence minister (1978–1978); foreign minister (1975–1976).

**Where did Abbas Djoussouf study?**  
Abbas Djoussouf was educated at Géodata Paris.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Abbas Djoussouf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Djoussouf) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2080189](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080189) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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