Abdoulaye Maïga (officer) facts for kids
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Abdoulaye Maïga
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| Interim Prime Minister of Mali | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 |
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| President | Assimi Goïta (interim) |
| Preceded by | Choguel Kokalla Maïga |
| In office 21 August 2022 – 5 December 2022 |
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| President | Assimi Goïta (interim) |
| Preceded by | Choguel Kokalla Maïga |
| Succeeded by | Choguel Kokalla Maïga |
| Spokesperson for the Government | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Choguel Kokalla Maïga Himself |
| Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation | |
| Assumed office June 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Choguel Kokalla Maïga Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Abdoulaye Maïga
12 May 1981 Bamako, Mali |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Mali |
| Branch/service | Malian National Gendarmerie |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Mali War |
Lieutenant Colonel Abdoulaye Maïga (born 12 May 1981) is a military officer from Mali. He currently serves as the government spokesman. He was also temporarily appointed as the interim prime minister of Mali in 2022. On November 21, 2024, he was again appointed as the interim prime minister.
About Abdoulaye Maïga
Abdoulaye Maïga is a high-ranking officer in the Malian National Gendarmerie. This group is part of Mali's military. They also help with law enforcement for regular people.
Education and Early Career
Maïga studied diplomacy and international law in Algiers. He also learned about defense and international security in Paris. He has a special degree called a doctorate in International Security and Defense. He earned this from Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University. He also studied human rights at Paris-Saclay University in Évry.
Maïga started working on another advanced degree in business law. For this, he wrote about how well the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) can keep peace and safety.
Before his current roles, Maïga worked for ECOWAS. He helped them prevent terrorism. He also served as a police officer for MONUSCO. This was part of a United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Important Roles in Government
Abdoulaye Maïga became a key figure in the Malian government. He is considered close to Colonel Assimi Goïta, who is the interim president.
After a change in government in May 2021, Maïga became a strong voice. He spoke about Mali's new policies. These policies involved changing relationships with countries like France.
In June 2021, he was named the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation. This role involves managing local government and regions. On December 1, 2021, he also became the spokesperson for the government. This means he speaks for the government to the public.
On August 21, 2022, Maïga was appointed as the interim prime minister of Mali for a short time. He served in this role until December 5, 2022. Later, on November 21, 2024, he was again appointed as the interim prime minister by the ruling group.
See also
In Spanish: Abdoulaye Maïga para niños
