Sékouba Konaté
President of Guinea from 2009 to 2010 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sékouba Konaté (N'Ko: ߛߋߞߎߓߊ ߞߏ߬ߣߊ߬ߕߋ; born 6 June 1964)[1] is an officer of the Guinean army who formerly served as the vice president of its military junta, the National Council for Democracy and Development. After attending military academy, he received the nickname "El Tigre" for his action in battle, and gained such popularity with the people he was favored to be president of the government. However, he was appointed vice president; but took control of the country when the president was shot in December 2009.
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Sékouba Konaté | |
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President of Guinea | |
Acting | |
In office 3 December 2009 – 21 December 2010 | |
Prime Minister | Kabiné Komara Jean-Marie Doré |
Preceded by | Moussa Camara |
Succeeded by | Alpha Condé |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-06-06) 6 June 1964 (age 59) Conakry, Guinea |
Political party | National Council for Democracy and Development |
Spouse | Mariama Sakho Konate
(m. 2012) |
Children |
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Alma mater | Académie Militaire Royale |
Profession | Soldier |
Nickname | El Tigre |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Guinea |
Years of service | 1985–present |
Rank | General |
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