Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim

Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim

Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim (Arabic: محمد تقي عبد الكريم 1936 – 6 November 1998) was President of the Comoros from 25 March 1996 until his death on 6 November 1998.

Life

He was born in Mbeni, Grande Comore and issued family privileges, he was the godson of Djumbé Fumu, descendant of Sultan Msa Fumu. He studied in Madagascar as a child then went to France to continue his education and obtain an engineering degree in public works. Returning to Grande Comore, Said Mohamed Cheikh made him responsible for the public works in Anjouan where he made the acquaintance of Ahmed Abdallah.

Career positions

He took refuge in Mbeni under the regime of Ali Soilih, resisting with civil disobedience and jailed. He was freed from captivity by mercenaries.

He and Abdullah seek asylum in France break from Comore.

Political career

He had previously served as Prime Minister from 7 January 1992 to 15 July 1992 and was acting President from 2 October 1995 to 5 October 1995.

Political offices
Preceded by
Post abolished
Prime Minister of the Comoros
1992
Succeeded by
Vacant
Preceded by
Combo Ayouba
Acting President of the Comoros
1995
Succeeded by
Caabi El-Yachroutu Mohamed
Preceded by
Said Mohamed Djohar
President of the Comoros
1996-1998
Succeeded by
Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde
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