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Raymond Ramazani Baya
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Ramazani Baya in 2005
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| Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| In office 22 July 2004 – 6 February 2007 |
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| President | Joseph Kabila |
| Preceded by | Antoine Ghonda |
| Succeeded by | Antipas Mbusa |
| Ambassador of Zaire to France | |
| In office 1990–1996 |
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| Born | 16 June 1943 Beni, Belgian Congo |
| Died | 1 January 2019 (aged 75) Paris, France |
Raymond Ramazani Baya (born June 16, 1943 – died January 1, 2019) was an important politician from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He served as the country's foreign minister from 2004 to 2007. This role meant he was in charge of how the country dealt with other nations around the world. He was appointed during a time when the country was forming a new government after a period of conflict.
Early Life and Career
Raymond Ramazani Baya was born in Beni, which was then part of the Belgian Congo. He grew up to become a key figure in the government of President Mobutu Sese Seko. During this time, he held important positions.
One of his main roles was serving as the Minister of Information. This meant he helped manage how news and information were shared with the public. He also worked as the country's Ambassador to France. An ambassador represents their country in another nation, helping to build good relationships and discuss important matters.
Political Journey
After the government of President Mobutu ended in 1997, Ramazani Baya joined a new political group. This group was called the Movement for the Liberation of Congo. It was led by Jean-Pierre Bemba.
In 2003, this group, along with other groups and the government of Joseph Kabila, agreed to form a new, shared government. This was a special "transitional" government, meaning it was set up to help the country move from conflict to a more stable future. In this new setup, Jean-Pierre Bemba became a vice-president.
As a vice-president, Bemba had the power to choose who would be the foreign minister. Raymond Ramazani Baya was a trusted advisor to Bemba on international matters. In 2004, he was chosen to become the new foreign minister. He held this important job until February 2007. His time as foreign minister ended when a new government, led by Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga, took office.
Raymond Ramazani Baya passed away on January 1, 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Raymond Ramazani Baya para niños
