When was Michel Kafando born?

Michel Kafando was born on 18 August 1942 in Ouagadougou.

What positions has Michel Kafando held?

Positions held by Michel Kafando include: president of Burkina Faso (2015–2015); Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (2015–2016); president of Burkina Faso (2014–2015); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso (2014–2015).

Where did Michel Kafando study?

Michel Kafando was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Bordeaux, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Graduate Institute of International Studies.

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Michel Kafando

Burkinabé diplomat

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Michel Kafando is a Burkinabé diplomat and politician, who served as Interim President of Burkina Faso from 2014 to 2015. He previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1982 to 1983 and as Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the United Nations from 1998 to 2011.

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Born: 18 August 1942 wd
Place of birth: Ouagadougou wd
Citizenship: Burkina Faso wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Bordeaux, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Graduate Institute of International Studies wd

Positions held wd

president of Burkina Faso (23 September 2015 – 29 December 2015)
Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (16 July 2015 – 13 January 2016)
president of Burkina Faso (18 November 2014 – 17 September 2015)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso (2014–2015)

Awards wd

National Order of Burkina Faso

Questions

When was Michel Kafando born?: Michel Kafando was born on 18 August 1942 in Ouagadougou.
What positions has Michel Kafando held?: Positions held by Michel Kafando include: president of Burkina Faso (2015–2015); Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (2015–2016); president of Burkina Faso (2014–2015); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso (2014–2015).
Where did Michel Kafando study?: Michel Kafando was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Bordeaux, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Graduate Institute of International Studies.

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