About Abdoulaye Touré
Lived 1920 – 1985 (aged 64–65). Abdoulaye Touré was a Malian diplomat and politician.
Abdoulaye Touré (c. 1920 – July 1985) was a politician in the first Guinean republic. He was arrested after a coup in April 1984, and was executed in July 1985.
Early life Abdoulaye Touré was born in Kankan on December 16 around 1923, the grandson of Samori Touré + Masséré Cissé (c. 1830 - 1900), the founder of the Wassoulou Empire. He was trained as a physician (William Ponty), serving in E.F.A. Bangui in Kankan and Siguiri in the 1950s.
Career He became an active member of the Democratic Party of Guinea, and was Governor in Boffa. Hewas made Guinea's ambassador to Mali in 1962, Algeria in 1968.
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Who was Abdoulaye Touré?
Guinean politician (1920–1985)
When was Abdoulaye Touré born?
Abdoulaye Touré was born in 1920 in Kankan.
When did Abdoulaye Touré die?
Abdoulaye Touré died on 1 July 1985 in Kindia.
What was Abdoulaye Touré's occupation?
Abdoulaye Touré was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Abdoulaye Touré?
Abdoulaye Touré was Malian.
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· DBpedia: Abdoulaye Touré (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdoulaye Touré. https://biography.guide/abdoulaye-toure-diplomat/
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