Moussa Faki facts for kids
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Moussa Faki
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موسى فكي
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Faki in 2023
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| Chair of the African Union Commission | |
| In office 14 March 2017 – 13 March 2025 |
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| Deputy | Thomas Kwesi Quartey Monique Nsanzabaganwa |
| Preceded by | Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma |
| Succeeded by | Mahamoud Ali Youssouf |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 23 April 2008 – 30 January 2017 |
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| Prime Minister | Youssouf Saleh Abbas Emmanuel Nadingar Djimrangar Dadnadji Kalzeubet Pahimi Deubet Albert Pahimi Padacké |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Allam-Mi |
| Succeeded by | Hissein Brahim Taha |
| 11th Prime Minister of Chad | |
| In office 24 June 2003 – 4 February 2005 |
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| President | Idriss Déby |
| Preceded by | Haroun Kabadi |
| Succeeded by | Pascal Yoadimnadji |
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| Born | 21 June 1960 Biltine, Chad |
| Political party | Patriotic Salvation Movement |
Moussa Faki Mahamat (Arabic: موسى فقي محمد; born on June 21, 1960) is an important politician and diplomat from Chad. He served as the leader of the African Union Commission from 2017 to 2025. This is a very big role, like being the head of a major international organization.
Before leading the African Union, he was the Prime Minister of Chad from 2003 to 2005. He also served as Chad's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2017. Moussa Faki is a member of the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), which is the ruling political party in Chad. He belongs to the Zaghawa ethnic group.
In February 2021, he was re-elected to lead the African Union Commission for another four-year term, which ended in 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Moussa Faki was born in a town called Biltine in eastern Chad. He later went to university in Brazzaville, which is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo. There, he studied law, which is the system of rules a country uses.
Time in Exile
In 1982, a new leader named Hissein Habré took power in Chad. Because of this, Moussa Faki had to leave the country and live in exile. He joined a group called the Democratic Revolutionary Council. He did not return to Chad until 1991, after Idriss Déby became president.
Career in Chad
After returning to Chad, Moussa Faki held several important positions. He worked as a director-general in two different government ministries. From 1996 to 1999, he was the Director-General of the National Sugar Company (SONASUT).
Working for the President
From 1999 to 2002, he worked closely with President Déby as the Director of the President's Cabinet. He also managed President Déby's election campaign in 2001. These roles showed his growing importance in Chadian politics.
Becoming Prime Minister
In June 2002, Moussa Faki was appointed as the Minister of Public Works and Transport. Just a year later, in June 2003, President Déby chose him to be the Prime Minister of Chad. He served in this high office until February 2005.
Role in Foreign Affairs
After his time as Prime Minister, Moussa Faki continued to serve his country. In 2007, he became the President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council. Then, in April 2008, he was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He held this position for many years, until January 2017.
Leading the African Union
On March 14, 2017, Moussa Faki took on his biggest role yet: Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The African Union is an organization of 55 member states in Africa. Its goal is to promote unity, peace, and development across the continent. As Chairperson, Moussa Faki was responsible for leading the AU's daily work and representing it on the world stage.
See also
In Spanish: Moussa Faki para niños
