Moussa Traoré, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Moussa Traoré

Malian politician

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1936

Place of Birth: Kayes, Kayes Region, Mali

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: Mali

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Moussa Traoré (born 25 September 1936) is a Malian soldier and politician who was President of Mali from 1968 to 1991.
As a Lieutenant, he led the military ousting of President Modibo Keïta in 1968.
Thereafter he served as head of state until March 1991, when he was overthrown by popular protests and a military coup.
He was twice condemned to death in the 1990s, but eventually pardoned on both occasions and freed in 2002.
He has since retired from political life.