Hamed Bakayoko

Hamed Bakayoko (born 8 March 1965) is an Ivorian politician who has been Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire since 8 July 2020.

Hamed Bakayoko
Prime Minister of Ivory Coast
Assumed office
8 July 2020
Acting: 8 July 2020 – 30 July 2020
PresidentAlassane Ouattara
Preceded byAmadou Gon Coulibaly
Minister of Defense of Ivory Coast
Assumed office
19 July 2017
PresidentAlassane Ouattara
Prime MinisterAmadou Gon Coulibaly
Himself
Preceded byAlassane Ouattara
Personal details
Born (1965-03-08) March 8, 1965
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Political partyRally of the Republicans

Career

Bakayoko effectively became acting prime minister on 2 May 2020 when Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly went to France for a heart exam and rest. Coulibaly returned on 2 July and resumed his duties, but less than a week later, he became unwell during a cabinet meeting and died.[1] Bakayoko took over on an interim basis[2] and was confirmed to the position on 30 July 2020.[3]

Personal life

Bakayoko announced on 6 April 2020 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, followed on 17 April by an announcement that he had made a full recovery.[4]

Bakayoko is a grand-master in the Grand Lodge of Côte d’Ivoire. [5]

References
  1. "Ivory Coast's prime minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies at 61". Reuters. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. Côte d’Ivoire: Hamed Bakayoko likely to replace PM Coulibaly
  3. Ivory Coast names Hamed Bakayoko prime minister: presidency
  4. "Côte d'Ivoire : Hamed Bakayoko est guéri du coronavirus". La Nouvelle Tribune (in French). Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  5. "Franc-maçonnerie en Côte-d'Ivoire : « Qui sont les Grands maîtres locaux? »". Connection Ivorienne (in French). 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Amadou Gon Coulibaly		 Prime Minister of the Ivory Coast
2020–present		 Incumbent
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