Adoum Younousmi
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Adoum Younousmi (born 1962[1]) is a Chadian politician who is currently Minister of State for Infrastructure.
Younousmi was born in Fada, Chad, and is an engineer by training; he graduated from the National School of Engineering in Bamako, Mali. He became Minister of Public Works and Transport in June 2003[1] before being appointed Minister of State for Infrastructure in the government named on August 7, 2005.[1][2] When Prime Minister Pascal Yoadimnadji was flown to France for medical treatment on February 21, 2007, Younousmi became head of the cabinet in his absence;[3] Yoadimnadji died on February 23, leaving Younousmi as interim head of the cabinet[4] until Delwa Kassiré Koumakoye became the new prime minister on 26 February 2007. Younousmi remained Minister of State for Infrastructure in Koumakoye's government, named on 4 March.[2]
Acting on the government's behalf, Younousmi signed a peace agreement with rebels in late 2007, including both the preliminary agreement on October 4 and the final agreement on October 25.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Antoine Lukaso, "Faire du Tchad un grand chantier", Diplomat Investissement, March-April 2006, page 21.
- ^ a b List of governments of Chad, izf.net (French).
- ^ "Chad prime minister flown to France after heart attack", Reuters (alertnet.org), February 21, 2007.
- ^ "Chad president declares week of mourning for PM", Reuters (alertnet.org), February 24, 2007.
- ^ "Chadian rebel groups sign final peace deal with government", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), October 25, 2007.
| Preceded by Pascal Yoadimnadji |
Prime Minister of Chad (acting) February 23, 2007 – 26 February 2007 |
Succeeded by Delwa Kassiré Koumakoye |
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