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Joseph Conombo

Burkinabé politician (1917-2008)

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Joseph Issoufou Conombo served as Prime Minister of Upper Volta from 7 July 1978 to 25 November 1980. Born in the department of Kombissiri, he attended medical school in Dakar, Senegal, then served in the French forces during World War II.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kombissiri wd
Died
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Place of death
Ouagadougou wd
Citizenship
Burkina Faso, France wd
Occupation
politician, writer, minister, physician wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (7 July 1978 – 25 November 1980)
  • member of the French National Assembly (9 December 1958 – 15 July 1959)
  • member of the French National Assembly (2 January 1956 – 8 December 1958)
  • member of the French National Assembly (17 June 1951 – 1 December 1955)
  • senator of the Community
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso

Questions

When was Joseph Conombo born?
Joseph Conombo was born on 9 February 1917 in Kombissiri.
What positions has Joseph Conombo held?
Positions held by Joseph Conombo include: Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1978–1980); member of the French National Assembly (1958–1959); member of the French National Assembly (1956–1958); member of the French National Assembly (1951–1955); senator of the Community.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Joseph Conombo · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q619468 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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