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National Council For Democracy And Development
The National Council for Democracy and Development (french: Conseil national pour la démocratie et le développement, CNDD) was the ruling junta of Guinea from 2008 to 2010. Historical background The CNDD seized power in the 2008 Guinean coup d'état on 23 December 2008. This followed the death of the previous long-serving President, Lansana Conté. Government On 5 May 2009 the government recalled thirty of the country's overseas ambassadors - about three quarters of the nation's total. No reason was given for the decision. Members On 23 December, the CNDD announced that the Council's members were:"Economie et Politique : Liste des membres du CNDD" , Guineenews, 23 December 2008 . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Junta
A military junta () is a government led by a committee of military leaders. The term ''junta'' means "meeting" or "committee" and originated in the national and local junta organized by the Spanish resistance to Napoleon's invasion of Spain in 1808.Junta ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' (last updated 1998). The term is now used to refer to an characterized by |
Mamadou Bhoye Diallo
Mamadou is a common given name in West Africa among predominantly Muslim ethnic groups such as the Mandé and Wolof people. It is a variant of the Arabic name Muhammad. Academics *Mamadou Diouf (historian), Senegalese professor of West African history at Columbia University Arts and music *MAMADOU, Senegalese band based in the United States *Mamadou Diabaté, Malian ''kora'' player *Mamadou Diop (musician), Senegalese rhythm guitarist and band leader *Mamadou Konte, Senegalese music producer Government *Mamadou (mansa), ruler of the Mali Empire *Mamadou Blaise Sangaré, Malian politician, president of the Social Democratic Convention *Mamadou Boye Bah, Guinean economist and politician * Mamadou Kamara Dékamo, Congo-Brazzaville politician and diplomat *Mamadou Dembelé, Malian politician *Mamadou Dia, Senegalese politician, former prime minister *Mamadou Diop (politician), Senegalese politician, former mayor of Dakar *Mamadou Koulibaly, Ivorian politician *Mamadou Lamine Loum, Sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Pivi
Colonel Claude Pivi is a Guinean military and political figure, member of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) and a Minister since December 2008. In 2013 he was charged in connection with the Guinea stadium massacre of 28 September 2009, in which 157 were killed by troops. The BBC describe Pivi as a "leading figure in the CNDD military junta led by Capt Moussa Dadis Camara Captain Moussa Dadis Camara (; born 1 January 1964), now called Moïse Dadis Camara (),''Le Populaire'', , N°3232, 31 August 2010, p. 2 is an ex-officer of the Guinean army who served as the President of Guinea from 23 December 2008 to 15 Janu ... at the time of the massacre". References Government ministers of Guinea Guinean military personnel Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{Guinea-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sub-Lieutenant
Sub-lieutenant is usually a junior officer rank, used in armies, navies and air forces. In most armies, sub-lieutenant is the lowest officer rank. However, in Brazil, it is the highest non-commissioned rank, and in Spain, it is the second highest non-commissioned rank. As a naval rank, a sub-lieutenant usually ranks below a lieutenant. Armies and air force rank In France, a sub-lieutenant () is the junior commissioned officer in the army or the air force. He wears a band in the colour of his corps (e.g. gold for infantry, silver for armoured cavalry, etc.). During the 18th century a rank of existed in the French Navy. It was the equivalent of the master's mate rank of the Royal Navy. It is now replaced by the rank of "first ensign" (). An Argentinian sub-lieutenant wears a single silver sun on each shoulder, Brazilian sub-lieutenants are the most senior non-commissioned rank (called Sub-Officer in the Navy and Air force), wearing a golden lozenge. In Mexico, the sub-lieute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sékou Sako
Sekou, also spelled Sékou or Seku, is a given name from the Fula language. It is equivalent to the Arabic ''Sheikh''. People with this name include: Given name * Seku Amadu (1776–1845), also known as Sékou Amadou or Sheikh Amadu, founder of the Massina Empire in Mali * Ahmed Sékou Touré (1922–1984), first president of Guinea (1958–1984) * Sekou Sundiata (1948–2007), African-American poet and performer at The New School in New York City * Sekou Conneh (born 1960), Liberian politician and former rebel leader * Sékou Dramé (born 1973), Guinean football player * Sékou Berthé (born 1977), Malian football defender who last played for Persepolis in Iran Pro League * Sékou Fofana (born 1980), Malian football defender who plays for FC Banants in Armenian Premier League * Sékou Tidiane Souaré (born 1983), Ivorian football player, who currently plays for B36 Tórshavn * Sekou Baradji (born 1984), French football midfielder * Sékou Camara (footballer, born 1985) (1985– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel
Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of a regiment in an army. Modern usage varies greatly, and in some cases, the term is used as an honorific title that may have no direct relationship to military service. The rank of colonel is typically above the rank of lieutenant colonel. The rank above colonel is typically called brigadier, brigade general or brigadier general. In some smaller military forces, such as those of Monaco or the Vatican, colonel is the highest rank. Equivalent naval ranks may be called captain or ship-of-the-line captain. In the Commonwealth's air force ranking system, the equivalent rank is group captain. History and origins By the end of the late medieval period, a group of "companies" was referred to as a "column" of an army. According to Raymond Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel Fodéba Touré
Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of a regiment in an army. Modern usage varies greatly, and in some cases, the term is used as an honorific title that may have no direct relationship to military service. The rank of colonel is typically above the rank of lieutenant colonel. The rank above colonel is typically called brigadier, brigade general or brigadier general. In some smaller military forces, such as those of Monaco or the Vatican, colonel is the highest rank. Equivalent naval ranks may be called captain or ship-of-the-line captain. In the Commonwealth's air force ranking system, the equivalent rank is group captain. History and origins By the end of the late medieval period, a group of "companies" was referred to as a "column" of an army. According to Raymond Olive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamadou Korka Diallo
Mamadou is a common given name in West Africa among predominantly Muslim ethnic groups such as the Mandé and Wolof people. It is a variant of the Arabic name Muhammad. Academics *Mamadou Diouf (historian), Senegalese professor of West African history at Columbia University Arts and music *MAMADOU, Senegalese band based in the United States *Mamadou Diabaté, Malian ''kora'' player *Mamadou Diop (musician), Senegalese rhythm guitarist and band leader *Mamadou Konte, Senegalese music producer Government *Mamadou (mansa), ruler of the Mali Empire *Mamadou Blaise Sangaré, Malian politician, president of the Social Democratic Convention *Mamadou Boye Bah, Guinean economist and politician * Mamadou Kamara Dékamo, Congo-Brazzaville politician and diplomat *Mamadou Dembelé, Malian politician *Mamadou Dia, Senegalese politician, former prime minister *Mamadou Diop (politician), Senegalese politician, former mayor of Dakar *Mamadou Koulibaly, Ivorian politician *Mamadou Lamine Loum, Sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpha Yaya Diallo (politician)
Alpha Yaya Diallo is a Guinean-born Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter. He incorporates Guinea's rich musical tradition into his original compositions. Diallo has won two Juno Awards, shared a third, and was nominated another three times. Biography Diallo was born in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. When he was young, he followed his father, a doctor who was in demand all around the country; this exposed him to a wide variety of cultural experiences, both from the different ethnic groups within Guinea itself and from neighbouring countries. When Guinea gained its independence from France in 1958, its Marxist first president, Ahmed Sékou Touré, launched a cultural program aimed at the rediscovery and support of "Guinea's music, arts, dance and languages." Diallo recalled that, "At the time every family had a member who was being trained in music." He started playing percussion in school, but taught himself to play the guitar at an early age (either "probably six or seven" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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