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Luc-Adolphe Tiao
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Tiao in 2012
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| Prime Minister of Burkina Faso | |
| In office 18 April 2011 – 30 October 2014 |
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| President | Blaise Compaoré |
| Preceded by | Tertius Zongo |
| Succeeded by | Yacouba Isaac Zida |
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| Born | 4 June 1954 Tenkodogo, Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) |
| Political party | Congress for Democracy and Progress |
| Alma mater | University of Dakar University of Ouagadougou |
Luc-Adolphe Tiao was born on June 4, 1954. He is a Burkinabé politician and journalist. He served as the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso from 2011 to 2014.
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Early Life and Journalism Career
Luc-Adolphe Tiao was born in a town called Tenkodogo. From 1969 to 1974, he studied at a seminary, hoping to become a priest. However, he later decided that this path was not for him.
He went on to study at the Center for Science and Information Technology Studies at the University of Dakar. He also attended the University of Ouagadougou. After his studies, he became a journalist. He was known for his fair and independent reporting. He worked as an editor for Carrefour africain and was the Director of Éditions Sidwaya from 1987 to 1990.
Political Journey
Tiao began his political career in August 1990. He became a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Communication. He held this role until August 1992.
From November 1992 to August 1996, he worked at Burkina Faso's Embassy in France. There, he helped manage press relations. Later, he became an advisor in the Prime Minister's office, focusing on communication. This was from August 1996 to May 2001.
He then led the Higher Council for Information from May 2001 to May 2008. This council deals with media and information. On May 2, 2008, he was appointed as Burkina Faso's Ambassador to France. He served as an ambassador until 2011.
Becoming Prime Minister
On April 18, 2011, President Blaise Compaoré chose Tiao to be the new Prime Minister. This happened after some public protests by students and military members. Many people were surprised by his appointment because he had not been a government minister before.
After the parliamentary election in December 2012, Tiao offered his resignation. However, President Compaoré reappointed him as Prime Minister on December 31, 2012. A new government team was announced on January 2, 2013.
Later Years and Legal Issues
In October 2014, there were large protests in Burkina Faso. President Blaise Compaoré dissolved the government on October 30, 2014. The next day, Compaoré was forced to resign, and the military took control.
After these events, Tiao went to live in Ivory Coast. He returned to Burkina Faso in September 2016. On September 16, he faced legal issues related to his time in office and was arrested.
See also
In Spanish: Luc-Adolphe Tiao para niños
