James Jonah

ModernPoliticianSierra Leone1934 — ?

Sierra Leonean UN Under-Secretary-General.

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Quick Facts

Born

1934

Country

Sierra Leone

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score53.9

James Jonah — Complete Timeline

1992 AD

Appointed United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political AffairsPolitical Action◆ Major

James Jonah was appointed UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. He was the first African to hold this senior position, overseeing UN peacekeeping and political missions during a period of post-Cold War conflicts.

UNPeacekeepingDiplomacy

Impact: globalconstructive

1999 AD

Mediated the end of the Sierra Leone Civil WarPolitical Action◆ Major

As a senior UN official, Jonah played a key role in mediating the Lom

Peace AccordSierra LeoneCivil War

Impact: nationalconstructive

2002 AD

Appointed as Sierra Leone's Minister of FinancePolitical Action

After retiring from the UN, Jonah served as Sierra Leone's Minister of Finance under President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. He oversaw post-war economic reconstruction and debt relief efforts, helping stabilize the country's finances.

Finance MinisterPost-War ReconstructionSierra Leone

Impact: nationalconstructive