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Amadou (name)
Amadou is the Francophonic-orthography variant of the Islamic name Ahmad, commonly used in West Africa. Amadou is interchangeable with the forms Ahmadu or Amadu in non-Francophone African countries. Notable people with the name include: Given name *Amadou Aboubakar Zaki (born 1988), Nigerien basketball player * Amadou Alassane (born 1983), French footballer *Amadou Ali (born 1943), Cameroonian politician *Amadou Ali Djibo, Nigerien politician * Amadou Ba (other), several people * Amadou Bagayoko (born 1954), half of Mali singing duo Amadou & Mariam *Amadou Bakayoko (born 1996), Sierra Leonean-English professional footballer *Amadou Bamba (1853–1927), Muslim Sufi religious leader in Senegal *Amadou Cissé (born 1948), Nigerien politician * Amadou Cissé Dia (1915–2002), Senegalese politician and playwright * Amadou Cissé (footballer) (born 1985), French-Guinean footballer *Amadou Cheiffou (born 1942), Nigerien politician *Amadou Coulibaly (born 1984), Burkinabé foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islamic Name
Arabic language names have historically been based on a long naming system. Many people from the Arabic-speaking and also Muslim countries have not had given/ middle/ family names but rather a chain of names. This system remains in use throughout the Arabic and Muslim worlds. Name structure ' The ' () is the given name, first name, or personal name; e.g. "Ahmad" or "Fatimah". Most Arabic names have meaning as ordinary adjectives and nouns, and are often aspirational of character. For example, ''Muhammad'' means 'Praiseworthy' and ''Ali'' means 'Exalted' or 'High'. The syntactic context will generally differentiate the name from the noun/adjective. However Arabic newspapers will occasionally place names in brackets, or quotation marks, to avoid confusion. Indeed, such is the popularity of the name ''Muhammad'' throughout parts of Africa, Arabia, the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia, it is often represented by the abbreviation "Md.", "Mohd.", "Muhd.", or just "M.". In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Cheiffou
Amadou Cheiffou (born 1 December 1942)Cherif Ouazani"Six candidats pour un fauteuil", ''Jeune Afrique'', November 7, 2004 . is a Nigerien politician who was Prime Minister of Niger from 26 October 1991 to 17 April 1993, heading a transitional government. He has led the Social Democratic Rally (RSD-Gaskiya), a political party, since founding it in January 2004. Cheiffou was President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Niger (CESOC) from January 2006 to February 2010, and he held the official post of Ombudsman from August 2011 to December 2015. Political career Graduate from the ENAC, Cheiffou is an ethnic FulaMyriam Gervais, "Niger: Regime Change, Economic Crisis, and Perpetuation of Privilege", in ''Political Reform in Francophone Africa'' (1997), ed. John F. Clark and David E. Gardinier, pages 96 and 107 (note 23). and was born at Kornaka, in Maradi Department, in 1942. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, Cheiffou worked in Dakar as a representative of the Internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Koné
Amadou Koné is a writer from Cote d'Ivoire. Childhood He is the son of Soma Denbie (said Mamadou Koné) and Kahou Sirima (known Karidia Koulibali). Amadou Koné was born in May 1953 in the small village of Tangora in the circle of Banfora, today Burkina Faso. Grandson of Dan Kalmo whose big brother, the legendary warlord Fanhikroi, an opponent of colonial rule, was assassinated on the road leading from Banfora to Bobo Dioulasso, Amadou Kone learn very early sense of honor by his father who, exasperated by the abuses of the French settlers and the new leaders in their pay, chose to immigrate to the Ayamé region Basse, Côte d'Ivoire, where he created plantations of coffee and cocoa with his family. It is Kongodjan, settling near Ayame, Amadou Kone grew up with his brothers and sisters. In his article entitled "Childhood : it was the time of dreams and hope," he describes his childhood as follows: "The year my children were those of dreams and happiness, intense happiness that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Konare
Lieutenant Amadou Konaré is one of the leaders and spokesperson of the National Committee for the Restoration of Democracy and State which forced out President Amadou Toumani Touré after the 2012 Malian coup d'état The 2012 Malian coup d'état began on 21 March that year, when mutinying Malian soldiers, displeased with the management of the Tuareg rebellion, attacked several locations in the capital Bamako, including the presidential palace, state telev .... References Malian military personnel Year of birth missing (living people) Living people 21st-century Malian people {{Mali-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Karim Gaye
Amadou Karim Gaye (November 8, 1913 – October 2, 2000) was a Senegalese veterinarian, physician and politician from Saint-Louis. He served as Foreign Minister of Senegal The Foreign Minister of Senegal is a Cabinet (government), cabinet-level position in the government of the Republic of Senegal. The position was founded upon independence of Senegal from France in 1960. * List of Foreign Ministers of Senegal ... from 1968–1972. References *Babacar Ndiaye et Waly Ndiaye, ''Présidents et ministres de la République du Sénégal'', Dakar, 2006 (2e éd.) Foreign ministers of Senegal Government ministers of Senegal 1913 births 2000 deaths Senegalese veterinarians Senegalese physicians Senegalese politicians People from Saint-Louis, Senegal Organisation of Islamic Cooperation officials {{Senegal-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Jawo
Amadou Jawo (born 29 September 1984) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a striker for Brottby SK in Sweden. Career Jawo was born in Banjul, Gambia. He arrived in Sweden at the age of five and after settling down in Täby kyrkby he joined the local club IK Frej. When he was sixteen he made his first team debut for Vallentuna BK in Division 1. During his time at the club he scored 9 goals in 56 games. At the end of 2007 Jawo trialed with Djurgårdens IF. He played two games for the Stockholm club but did not end up getting signed. In the second game where Djurgården played against Gefle IF he however impressed Gefle manager Per Olsson enough to be signed by the Gävle club instead. After two successful seasons at Gefle IF he was sold to IF Elfsborg in what was one of the most lucrative deals in the history of the club. Jawo struggled to break into the starting eleven at Elfsborg and declared at the end of 2011 that he would not accept being a bench player for another year. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Hampâté Bâ
Amadou Hampâté Bâ ( ff, 𞤀𞤸𞤥𞤢𞤣𞤵 𞤖𞤢𞤥𞤨𞤢𞥄𞤼𞤫 𞤄𞤢𞥄, Ahmadu Hampaate Baa, 1900/1901 – 15 May 1991) was a Malian writer, historian and ethnologist. He was an influential figure in twentieth-century African literature and cultural heritage. He was a champion of Africa's oral tradition and traditional knowledge and is remembered for the saying: "whenever an old man dies, it is as though a library were burning down." Biography Amadou Hampâté Bâ was born to an aristocratic Fula family in Bandiagara, the largest city in Dogon territory and the capital of the precolonial Masina Empire. At the time of his birth, the area was known as French Sudan as part of colonial French West Africa, which was formally established a few years before his birth. After his father's death, he was adopted by his mother's second husband, Tidjani Amadou Ali Thiam of the Toucouleur ethnic group. He first attended the Qur'anic school run by Tierno Bokar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Gakou
Amadou Gakou (born 25 March 1940) is a retired Senegalese sprinter. He competed in the 400 m event at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics with the best achievement of fourth place in 1968, setting a national record at 45.01 seconds. He won a silver medal at the 1965 All-Africa Games. His sister is the grandmother of 400 metres runner Fatou Bintou Fall Fatou Bintou Fall (born 23 August 1981 in Tivaonane) is a female track and field athlete from Senegal, who mainly competes in the 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featu .... References External links * 1940 births Living people Sportspeople from Dakar Senegalese male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Senegal African Games bronze medalists for Senegal African Games medalists in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Doucoure
Amadou Doucoure (1919 in Goumbou, Mali – November 15, 1971, in Bamako) was a Malian politician who was elected to the French Senate in 1947. References Malian politicians French senators of the Fourth Republic 1919 births 1971 deaths People from Koulikoro Region Senators of French Sudan {{Mali-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Diawara
Amadou Diawara (born 17 July 1997) is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht and the Guinea national team. Club career Early career Amadou Diawara was born in Conakry in Guinea. Diawara joined Lega Pro side San Marino in 2014. Bologna While playing for San Marino, Bologna Director of football Pantaleo Corvino spotted his talents and brought him to Bologna in a deal costing the side £420,000 in July 2015. On 22 August 2015, Diawara made his Serie A debut for Bologna, in an away match against Lazio, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute for Lorenzo Crisetig. Napoli On 26 August 2016, Diawara signed for fellow Serie A club Napoli . On 17 October 2017, Diawara scored his first senior goal for Napoli from the penalty spot against Manchester City in the Champions League. On 8 April 2018, he scored his first Serie A goal and second senior goal for Napoli against Chievo Verona. Roma On 1 July 2019, Diawara signe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Diamouténé
Amadou «Diamou» Diamouténé (born November 3, 1985) is a Malian professional footballer. He currently plays for Djoliba AC. Personal Diamouténé was born in Adiopodoumé, Ivory Coast, to Malian parents. In 1999, he moved back to Mali. Club career In September 2010, joined Stade Malien. He scored 4 goals in 5 games during his brief time with the club. USM Alger On December 29, 2010, Diamouténé signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Algerian club USM Alger. On May 27, 2011, Diamouténé made his debut for USM Alger as a starter in a league match against MC Oran. He played the entire match as USM Alger won 2-0. International career Diamouténé represented Mali at all age levels. He was a member of the Malian Under-17 National Team that reached the semi-finals of the 2001 African Under-17 Championship. He played for the Mali national under-20 football team the Tournoi de l'UEMOA 2008. On April 27, 2009, Diamouténé made his debut for the Malian National Team in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Diallo
In the early hours of February 4, 1999, an unarmed 23-year-old Guinean student named Amadou Diallo (born September 2, 1975) was fired upon with 41 rounds and shot a total of 19 times by four New York City Police Department plainclothes officers: Sean Carroll, Richard Murphy, Edward McMellon, and Kenneth Boss. Carroll would later claim to have mistaken him for a rape suspect from one year earlier. The four officers, who were part of the now-defunct Street Crime Unit, were charged with second-degree murder and acquitted at trial in Albany, New York. A firestorm of controversy erupted after the event, as the circumstances of the shooting prompted outrage both inside and outside of New York City. Issues such as police brutality, racial profiling, and contagious shooting were central to the ensuing controversy. Early life Amadou Diallo was one of four children born to Saikou and Kadiatou Diallo, and part of a historic Fulbe trading family in Guinea. He was born in Sinoe County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
