When was Youssouf Ouédraogo born?

Youssouf Ouédraogo was born on 25 December 1952 in Tikaré.

What positions has Youssouf Ouédraogo held?

Positions held by Youssouf Ouédraogo include: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso (1999–2007); Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1992–1994); ambassador; Member of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso.

Where did Youssouf Ouédraogo study?

Youssouf Ouédraogo was educated at University of Burgundy Europe.

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Youssouf Ouédraogo

Burkina Faso politician (1952-2017)

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Youssouf Ouédraogo was a Burkinabé politician. In 1992 he became the first prime minister of Burkina Faso since 1983, serving from 16 June 1992 to 22 March 1994. Ouédraogo, a member of the ruling Congress for Democracy and Progress (CDP), later served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from January 1999 to June 2007.

Quick facts

Born: 25 December 1952 wd
Place of birth: Tikaré wd
Died: 18 November 2017 wd
Place of death: Abidjan wd
Citizenship: Burkina Faso wd
Occupation: economist, diplomat, politician, minister wd
Political party: Congress for Democracy and Progress wd
Education: University of Burgundy Europe wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso (1999–2007)
Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (16 June 1992 – 22 March 1994)
ambassador
Member of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (2005)

Questions

When was Youssouf Ouédraogo born?: Youssouf Ouédraogo was born on 25 December 1952 in Tikaré.
What positions has Youssouf Ouédraogo held?: Positions held by Youssouf Ouédraogo include: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso (1999–2007); Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1992–1994); ambassador; Member of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso.
Where did Youssouf Ouédraogo study?: Youssouf Ouédraogo was educated at University of Burgundy Europe.

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