About Soumaïla Cissé
Lived 1949 – 2020 (aged 71). Soumaïla Cissé was a Malian politician and minister.
Kidnapping On 26 March 2020, while on a campaign trip in Timbuktu region, Cissé was taken hostage by an unknown jihadist group. A few days after his kidnapping he was elected to the National Assembly, but the government confirmed that there was no news of his whereabouts. It was later confirmed that he had been abducted by Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, and he was released, alongside Sophie Pétronin, on 6 October.
Personal life Cissé was married to Astan Traore since 1978.
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Who was Soumaïla Cissé?
Malian politician (1949-2020)
When was Soumaïla Cissé born?
Soumaïla Cissé was born on 20 December 1949 in Timbuktu.
When did Soumaïla Cissé die?
Soumaïla Cissé died on 25 December 2020 in Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine.
What was Soumaïla Cissé's occupation?
Soumaïla Cissé was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Soumaïla Cissé?
Soumaïla Cissé was Malian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Soumaïla Cissé. https://biography.guide/soumaila-cisse/
MLA: "Soumaïla Cissé." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/soumaila-cisse/.
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