Faure Gnassingbé

Politician

1966 –

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Who is Faure Gnassingbé?

Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé is a Togolese politician who has been the President of Togo since May 4, 2005. A son of President Gnassingbé Eyadéma, he was appointed to the government by his father, serving as Minister of Equipment, Mines, Posts, and Telecommunications from 2003 to 2005. When Eyadéma died on February 5, 2005, Gnassingbé was immediately installed as President with support from the army. Doubts regarding the constitutional legitimacy of the succession led to heavy regional pressure being placed on Gnassingbé, and he resigned on February 25. He then won a controversial presidential election on April 24, 2005, and was sworn in as President again.

Gnassingbé was re-elected for a second term as President of Togo in 2010.

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Born
Jun 6, 1966
Afagnan
Also known as
  • Faure Gnassingbe
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Siblings
Nationality
  • Togo
Profession
Education
  • MBA, George Washington University
    (1992 - 1997)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Paris Dauphine University
    Economics
    (1985 - 1989)
  • Management
  • Sorbonne
Died
Mar 28, 2024

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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