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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
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Keïta in 2013
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| 5th President of Mali | |
| In office 4 September 2013 – 18 August 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Django Sissoko (acting) Oumar Tatam Ly Moussa Mara Modibo Keita Abdoulaye Idrissa Maïga Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga Boubou Cissé |
| Preceded by | Dioncounda Traoré (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Assimi Goïta (Chairman) |
| 6th Prime Minister of Mali | |
| In office 4 February 1994 – 15 February 2000 |
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| President | Alpha Oumar Konaré |
| Preceded by | Abdoulaye Sékou Sow |
| Succeeded by | Mandé Sidibé |
| President of the National Assembly | |
| In office 16 September 2002 – 3 September 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Aly Nouhoum Diallo |
| Succeeded by | Dioncounda Traoré |
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| Born | 29 January 1945 Koutiala, French Sudan, French West Africa, France (now Koutiala, Mali) |
| Died | 16 January 2022 (aged 76) Bamako, Mali |
| Political party | Alliance for Democracy in Mali (1990–2001) Rally for Mali (2001–2022) |
| Spouse | Keïta Aminata Maiga |
| Children | 4, including Karim |
| Alma mater | University of Dakar Pantheon-Sorbonne University |
| Awards | National Order of Mali National Order of the Ivory Coast Order of the Republic of Serbia |
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta (born January 29, 1945 – died January 16, 2022), often called IBK, was an important politician from Mali, a country in West Africa. He served as the President of Mali from September 2013 to August 2020. Before becoming president, he was the Prime Minister of Mali from 1994 to 2000. He also led the National Assembly of Mali, which is like the country's parliament, from 2002 to 2007.
Keïta started his own political party called the Rally for Mali (RPM) in 2001. After trying several times, he was elected president in 2013 and again in 2018. In August 2020, he was forced to resign from his position during a difficult time in Mali.
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Early Life and Education
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was born in Koutiala, a town in what was then called French Sudan. This area is now part of Mali. He went to high school in Paris, France, and in Bamako, Mali.
He continued his studies at the University of Dakar in Senegal and the Pantheon-Sorbonne University in Paris. He earned a master's degree in history. He also got special degrees in political science and international relations.
After finishing his studies, Keïta worked as a researcher. He also taught about politics in developing countries at the University of Paris I. In 1986, he returned to Mali. There, he helped the European Union with aid programs. He also worked for a group called Terre des hommes. This group helps children in countries that are still developing.
Starting a Political Career
Keïta began his political journey when the Alliance for Democracy in Mali (ADEMA-PASJ) party was formed. He became a key leader in the party, focusing on African and international relations. In 1992, he helped Alpha Oumar Konaré win the presidential election.
President Konaré then made Keïta his senior diplomatic adviser. This meant Keïta helped with Mali's relationships with other countries. Later in 1992, he became an Ambassador to several African countries. These included Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Becoming Prime Minister
In November 1993, Keïta joined the Malian government as a minister. He was in charge of foreign affairs and Malians living abroad. On February 4, 1994, President Konaré chose him to be the Prime Minister of Mali. He held this important job for six years, until February 2000.
While he was Prime Minister, Keïta also became the president of the ADEMA party in 1994. He was re-elected to this party role in 1999.
Forming a New Party
In 2000, Keïta left his role as Prime Minister. He also stepped down from leading the ADEMA party. He then decided to start his own political party. This new party was called the Rally for Mali (RPM). He announced its creation in June 2001 and led it from then on.
Running for President
Keïta ran for president in the 2002 Malian presidential election. He finished in third place in the first round of voting. Even though he didn't win, he was elected to the National Assembly (parliament) in July 2002.
On September 16, 2002, he was chosen to be the President of the National Assembly. This meant he was the leader of Mali's parliament. He received a lot of support from different political groups. He also became the President of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union.
Keïta ran for president again in the 2007 Malian presidential election. He came in second place in this election. He continued to be a member of the National Assembly and also served in the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States.
President of Mali
Keïta ran for president for a third time in the 2013 Malian presidential election. This time, he was seen as a strong candidate. He won the election in the second round of voting. He officially became president on September 4, 2013.
When he became president, Keïta promised to choose ministers based on their skills. He appointed Oumar Tatam Ly, a banking official, as his first prime minister. Over his time as president, he appointed several other prime ministers, including Moussa Mara, Modibo Keita, Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga, and Boubou Cissé.
During 2020, there were many public protests against Keïta's government. On August 18, 2020, soldiers arrested Keïta and his prime minister, Boubou Cissé. The next day, Keïta announced that he was resigning as president. He said he did not want any violence to happen to keep him in power. He was released a few days later.
Personal Life and Passing
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was married to Keïta Aminata Maiga. She was the First Lady of Mali while he was president. They had four children together. One of his sons, Karim Keïta, also became a member of the National Assembly.
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta passed away at his home in Bamako, Mali, on January 16, 2022. He was 76 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta para niños
