Amadou Toumani Toure

ModernGeneralMali1948 — ?

President of Mali overthrown in a coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1948

Country

Mali

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score45.9

Amadou Toumani Toure — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Led the 1991 Coup d'ÉtatPolitical Action

Amadou Toumani Tour

CoupDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2002 AD

Elected President of MaliPolitical Action◆ Major

Touré won the presidential election as an independent candidate, defeating the ruling party. His election marked a return to civilian rule after a period of political instability.

ElectionCivilian Rule

Impact: nationalconstructive

2006 AD

Mediated the Algiers AccordsPolitical Action◆ Major

Touré mediated the Algiers Accords between the Malian government and Tuareg rebels, aiming to end a rebellion in the north. The accords brought temporary peace but failed to address underlying grievances.

Peace AgreementTuareg Rebellion

Impact: regionalconstructive

2012 AD

Overthrown in a Coup d'ÉtatPolitical Action

Touré was overthrown by mutinous soldiers led by Captain Amadou Sanogo, just months before his scheduled retirement. The coup plunged Mali into chaos and led to a Tuareg rebellion in the north.

CoupInstability

Impact: nationaldestructive