Karim Keïta
Karim Keïta | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paris, France |
| Political party | Rally for Mali |
Karim Keïta is a Malian politician and businessman. He is a member of the National Assembly since 2013. Keïta is the son of Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
Career
Karim Keïta was born in Paris, France, the son of Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.[1] He studied in Belgium and Canada. After his return to Mali in 2006 he set up two companies, a rental car business and an investment advise firm.[2]
He entered politics and was elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of the Rally for Mali in the second round of the November–December 2013 parliamentary election.[2] After his election he became Chairman of the Security and Defence Commission of the National Assembly.[3]
Keïta is married to a daughter of Issaka Sidibé, President of the National Assembly.[4]
References
- ^ Rémi Carayol (22 November 2013). "Mali : Karim Keïta, " Papa m'a pas dit "" (in French). Jeune Afrique. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b Rémi Carayol (14 January 2014). "Fils de présidents – IBK : Karim Keïta 34 ans, député" (in French). Jeune Afrique. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "Karim Keita : L'enfant gâté de la République" (in French). maliweb.net. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "Ally of Mali's President Keita elected parliament speaker". Reuters. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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