Oumar Tatam Ly (born 28 September 1963) is a Malian politician who was

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from 5 September 2013 to 5 April 2014. He was previously a special adviser at the

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Early life and education

Oumar Tatam Ly was born in 1963 in

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. His father was Ibrahima Ly, a political activist during

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's rule, and his mother was

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, who was an ambassador during

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's presidency. Tatum Ly holds a degree in economics from Panthéon-Sorbonne University and a Masters from

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. He also received a diploma from ''

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''.

Career

Tatam Ly originally started working at the World Bank before moving to the

in 1994. During his career at the BCEAO, he was promoted from director of finance to special advisor.

Prime minister

Tatam Ly was appointed as Prime Minister of Mali by President

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on 5 September 2013, a day after Keïta was sworn in as President. After being swore in, Tatam Ly focused on achieving the President's promises of bringing the people of Mali together and ending Mali's systemic corruption. In order to fulfill Keita's promises, Tatam Ly created the post of Minister of Reconciliation and assigned the position to Cheick Ouamar Diarrah. At the end of November 2013, his proposed visit to the northern city of

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and the consequent police repression of protests led to the MNLA aborting the ceasefire agreement. Tatam Ly and his cabinet resigned on 5 April 2014.

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was appointed to replace him on the same day."Mali government resigns, new PM appointed - state TV"
Reuters, 5 April 2014.

References

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