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Oldemiro Balói

1955 – 2021

Mozambican politician

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About Oldemiro Balói

Lived 1955 – 2021 (aged 66). Oldemiro Balói was a Mozambican politician, economist, teacher and minister.

Oldemiro Júlio Marques Balói (April 9, 1955 – April 12, 2021 ) was a Mozambican political figure who served in the government of Mozambique as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2017.

Career Balói served as Deputy Minister of Cooperation in the early 1990s; in this role he was instrumental in bringing an end to Mozambique's civil war, working in partnership with the international aid agencies. He then served as Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism from 1994 to 1999. He was subsequently active in the International Bank of Mozambique (Banco Internacional de Moçambique), serving as a member of its board of directors and its executive board. On March 10, 2008, he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Alcinda Abreu.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Eduardo Mondlane University, University of London, Escola Secundária Francisco Manyanga
Positions held
Assistant Secretary, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of Mozambique
Employers
Josina Machel Secondary School
Also known as
Oldemiro Baloi, Oldemiro Julio Marques Baloi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Oldemiro Balói?

Mozambican politician (1955–2021)

When was Oldemiro Balói born?

Oldemiro Balói was born on 9 April 1955 in Maputo.

When did Oldemiro Balói die?

Oldemiro Balói died on 14 April 2021 in Johannesburg.

What was Oldemiro Balói's occupation?

Oldemiro Balói was a politician, economist, teacher and minister.

What nationality was Oldemiro Balói?

Oldemiro Balói was Mozambican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oldemiro Balói

· Wikidata: Q58223

· DBpedia: Oldemiro Balói

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