| Lansana Kouyaté | |
 | |
| In office 01 March 2007 – 23 May 2008 | |
| President | Lansana Conté |
| Preceded by | Eugène Camara |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Tidiane Souaré |
| Born | 1950 Koba, Guinea |
Lansana Kouyaté (born 1950) is a Guinean diplomat and political figure who served as Prime Minister of Guinea from 2007 to 2008. The role of Head of Government of Guinea is fulfilled by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President of Guinea. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Lansana Conté (born ca 1934 has been the President of Guinea since 3 April 1984. Eugène Camara (born 21 January 1942) was briefly Prime Minister of Guinea in February 2007 Ahmed Tidiane Souaré (born 1951 is a Guinean political figure who has been Prime Minister of Guinea since May 2008 Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea The role of Head of Government of Guinea is fulfilled by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President of Guinea.
Kouyaté was born in Koba, Guinea. Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea He studied administration at the University of Conakry before joining the civil service. See also Bureaucrat The term civil service has two distinct meanings Branch of governmental service in which individuals are hired on the basis In 1976, he was appointed as Director of Labour, then the following year, moved to become Director of Trade, Prices and Statistics, where he had responsibility for state-owned companies. [1]
In 1982, Kouyaté worked on a rice development project, then moved to the diplomatic service, joining Guinea's delegation in Cote d'Ivoire. Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting Negotiations between representatives of groups or states Côte d'Ivoire (ˌkoʊt divˈwɑː(r ' in English, kot diˈvwaʀ in French) or Ivory Coast, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a In 1985, he returned to the Foreign Ministry in Conakry as head of African and Organisation of African Unity affairs. Conakry or Konakry ( Malinké: Kɔnakiri) is the Capital and largest city of Guinea. The Organisation of African Unity ( OAU) or Organisation de l'Unité Africaine ( OUA) was established on 25 May 1963. Two years later, he became Guinea's ambassador to Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria and Turkey. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (الأردنّ al-Urdunn) is an Arab country in Southwest Asia spanning the southern Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Sudan (officially the Republic of Sudan) ( السودان al-Sūdān is a country in northeastern Africa. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches In 1992, he became Guinea's Permanent Representative at the United Nations, where he became Vice President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC) of the United Nations assists the General Assembly in promoting international economic and social cooperation [2]
In 1993, he was appointed as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Somalia for the UNOSOM II mission, then in February 1994 became the Acting Representative. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known UNOSOM II (United Nations Operation in Somalia was the second phase of the United Nations intervention in Somalia. [3] In June 1994, he became the Assistant Secretary-General in the UN Department of Political Affairs,[4] one of his first missions being a tour around ECOWAS member states to discuss the situation in Liberia. Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire He continued his involvement in discussions to build regional support for a resolution of the Liberian Civil War. [5] He left this job in September 1997 to become the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a post he held until February 2002. The Economic Community of West African States ( ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries founded on May 28 See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
During his time at ECOWAS, Kouyaté was awarded the Legion d'Honneur, the African Star of Liberia and was made a Commander of the Mono Order of Togo. TOGO was a Japanese roller coaster design company famous for inventing the Stand-up roller coaster. [6]
As a result of a general strike in early 2007, Kouyaté was nominated to the post of Prime Minister of Guinea on 26 February 2007. The 2007 Guinean general strike began on January 10, 2007. Guinea 's Trade unions and opposition parties called on President The role of Head of Government of Guinea is fulfilled by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President of Guinea. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He was selected by President Lansana Conté from a list provided by trade union leaders. Latest election List of Heads of State of Guinea (Dates in italics indicated de facto continuation of office See also Lansana Conté (born ca 1934 has been the President of Guinea since 3 April 1984. [1] On 1 March, he was sworn in as Prime Minister at a ceremony in Conakry; Conté was not present. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Conakry or Konakry ( Malinké: Kɔnakiri) is the Capital and largest city of Guinea. [2] His government was named on March 28, composed of 19 ministers and three secretaries of state; it contained none of the members of the old government. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. [3]
On December 5, 2007, a decree restructuring ministries increased the powers of the Secretary-General of the Presidency at the expense of those of the Prime Minister, and on January 3, 2008 Conté dismissed and replaced Justin Morel Junior, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesman, without consulting Kouyaté. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common On January 4, Kouyaté demanded that Morel be restored to his position and said that he would not sit at the Council of Ministers with Morel's replacement. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Labor unions announced plans to begin a new "unlimited general strike" on January 10, demanding that Conté's agreement with the unions be properly implemented and that Morel be restored. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. [4] Kouyaté's government chose to attempt to resolve the situation through dialogue with Conté in hopes of maintaining peace. [5] On January 9, the unions withdrew their call for a strike. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. [6]
Tensions between Kouyaté and Conté increased over the decision by Kouyaté's government to repatriate Chantal Cole, Conté's advisor in charge of communications at the presidential palace, to France; in addition, they disagreed over Kouyaté's decision to allow Libyans to manage luxury hotels. [7]
In a decree read on state television on May 20, 2008, Kouyaté was dismissed by Conté and replaced by Ahmed Tidiane Souaré. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Ahmed Tidiane Souaré (born 1951 is a Guinean political figure who has been Prime Minister of Guinea since May 2008 [8][9][10] This was considered surprising; it had been generally believed that Kouyaté would not be dismissed prior to the planned December 2008 parliamentary election. A legislative election is planned to be held in Guinea in late 2008 [11] Following the announcement, protests were reported in Conakry and Kouroussa, although the cities were reportedly calm again by May 21;[10] protests were also reported in Kankan on May 20 and May 21. Kouroussa (var Kurussa) is a town located in northwestern Guinea, and is the capital of Kouroussa Prefecture. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Kankan is the second largest city in Guinea, located on the River Milo in eastern Guinea and lying about 300 Miles east of the nation's Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. [12]
Kouyaté was widely considered a disappointment in his role as Prime Minister, and his unpopularity meant that his dismissal was not greeted with major unrest of the kind that led to his appointment a year earlier; in particular, his time in office was associated with rising food prices, deepening the country's economic problems. He was also accused of having presidential ambitions. Because he had not consulted with the opposition when forming his government and had not invited opposition politicians to participate in it, the opposition welcomed his dismissal and urged Souaré to avoid his mistakes. The Secretary-General of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG), Amadou Oury Bah, described Kouyaté as "a danger to the democratic process". [13] One union leader, Rabiatou Serah Diallo, said that until the composition of Souaré's government was announced, she had nothing to say. [10] Souaré was sworn in on May 23; Kouyaté was not present at the ceremony,[14][15] as he was unable to leave his home due to a crowd of supporters outside of it. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne [14]
Many soldiers, dissatisfied over their failure to receive wage arrears, were unhappy with Kouyaté's dismissal, feeling that it left them with no one to whom they could address their grievances. On May 26, 2008, unrest broke out among the soldiers as they demanded their wage arrears. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [16]
References
- ^ "Guineans back to work after deal", BBC News, 27 February 2007.
- ^ "Kouyate takes his oath in Conakry", AFP (IOL), March 2, 2007.
- ^ "Guinea PM appoints new government", Al Jazeera, March 29, 2007.
- ^ "Tensions en Guinée: préavis de grève générale à partir du 10 janvier", AFP (Jeuneafrique. com), January 4, 2008 (French).
- ^ "Guinée: Le gouvernement privilégie la concertation avec Conté", Panapress (afriquenligne. fr), January 5, 2008 (French).
- ^ "Guinée: mot d'ordre de grève générale levé, selon un syndicaliste", AFP (Jeuneafrique. com), January 9, 2008 (French).
- ^ "Guinean Prime Minister removed from office", African Press Agency, May 20, 2008.
- ^ "Guinée: le Premier ministre Lansana Kouyaté limogé par le président Conté", AFP (Jeuneafrique. com), May 20, 2008 (French).
- ^ James Butty, "Guinea's Consensus Prime Minister Sacked", VOA News, May 20, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Guinea's president fires prime minister", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), May 21, 2008.
- ^ "GUINEA: New threat to stability with dismissal of PM", IRIN, May 21, 2008.
- ^ "Some Guinean youths protest Premier’s removal", African Press Agency, May 21, 2008.
- ^ "Limogeage de Lansana Kouyaté, syndicats et opposition dans l'attente", AFP (Jeuneafrique. com), May 21, 2008 (French).
- ^ a b "Guinean new Premier sworn in Friday", African Press Agency, May 23, 2008.
- ^ "Politique: En l'absence de Lansana Kouyaté, Tidjane Souaré installé à la tête de la Primature par le secrétaire général de la Présidence", Guineenews, May 23, 2008 (French).
- ^ "Angry soldiers embark on rampage in Guinea", Sapa-AFP, May 28, 2008.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edouard Benjamin | Executive Secretaries of the Economic Community of West African States 1997 – 2002 | Succeeded by Mohamed Ibn Chambas |
| Preceded by Eugène Camara | Prime Minister of Guinea 2007 – 2008 | Succeeded by Ahmed Tidiane Souaré |
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