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Paul Malékou was an important person from Gabon, a country in Africa. He was born on November 17, 1938, in a place called Fougamou. He held significant roles in his country's government and in international organizations.

Paul Malékou's Role in Government

Foreign Minister of Gabon

Paul Malékou served as the Foreign Minister of Gabon in 1968. A Foreign Minister is like a country's main diplomat. Their job is to manage how their country talks and works with other countries around the world. This includes making agreements and representing Gabon on the global stage.

International Leadership

Director-General of ASECNA

Later in his career, Paul Malékou became the Director-General of ASECNA. This happened in 1975, and he held this important position until 1983. ASECNA stands for the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar. It is an international organization that helps make sure air travel is safe and organized across many African countries. As Director-General, Malékou was in charge of leading this agency and its efforts to improve air navigation.

Preceded by
Benjamin Ngoubou
Foreign Minister of Gabon
1968
Succeeded by
Jean Rémy Ayouné
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