Abbas Djoussouf
politician
- March 22, 1942
- June 13, 2010
- 68 years
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Abbas Djoussouf, 68, Comorian politician, Prime Minister (1998–1999).
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|Abbas Djoussouf (22 March 1942 – 13 June 2010) was a politician in The Comoros. He was prime minister from 22 November 1998 until 30 April 1999. He was the main opposition leader when named prime minister by Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde in a move to help soothe secessionist movements across The Comoros. He lost office when Colonel Azali Assoumani assumed power in a military coup on 30 April.
His stepdad is Salim Ben Ali, who was the prime minister of the Comoros from 22 December 1978 until 8 February 1982.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.On what date was Abbas Djoussouf born?
- A.22 November 1998
- B.30 April 1999
- C.22 March 1942correct
- D.13 June 2010
Abbas Djoussouf was born on 22 March 1942.
Source: biography introduction
2.What was the date of Abbas Djoussouf's death?
- A.30 April 1999
- B.13 June 2010correct
- C.8 February 1982
- D.22 December 1978
Abbas Djoussouf passed away on 13 June 2010.
Source: biography introduction
3.What political position did Abbas Djoussouf hold in The Comoros starting in November 1998?
- A.Military commander
- B.Opposition leader
- C.President
- D.Prime ministercorrect
Abbas Djoussouf served as prime minister of The Comoros from 22 November 1998 until 30 April 1999.
Source: biography introduction
4.Who was the stepfather of Abbas Djoussouf?
- A.Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde
- B.Salim Ben Alicorrect
- C.Abbas Djoussouf's biological father
- D.Azali Assoumani
Salim Ben Ali was the stepfather of Abbas Djoussouf.
Source: biography section
5.What was the primary reason Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde appointed Abbas Djoussouf as prime minister?
- A.To reform the military
- B.To win an election
- C.To soothe secessionist movementscorrect
- D.To replace Salim Ben Ali
Abbas Djoussouf was named prime minister by Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde to help soothe secessionist movements across The Comoros.
Source: biography introduction
6.Who appointed Abbas Djoussouf to the position of prime minister in 1998?
- A.Tadjidine Ben Said Massoundecorrect
- B.The Comorian electorate
- C.Azali Assoumani
- D.Salim Ben Ali
Abbas Djoussouf was named prime minister by Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde.
Source: biography introduction
7.When did Abbas Djoussouf lose his position as prime minister?
- A.22 November 1998
- B.8 February 1982
- C.30 April 1999correct
- D.13 June 2010
Abbas Djoussouf lost his office as prime minister on 30 April 1999.
Source: biography introduction
8.What event led to Abbas Djoussouf losing his office as prime minister?
- A.A military coupcorrect
- B.A peaceful election
- C.The death of the president
- D.A constitutional amendment
Abbas Djoussouf lost office when Colonel Azali Assoumani assumed power in a military coup.
Source: biography introduction
9.What position did Salim Ben Ali hold in the Comoros during the late 1970s and early 1980s?
- A.Opposition leader
- B.Minister of finance
- C.Prime ministercorrect
- D.Military dictator
Salim Ben Ali was the prime minister of the Comoros from 22 December 1978 until 8 February 1982.
Source: biography section
10.What was Abbas Djoussouf's political role immediately before being named prime minister?
- A.Main opposition leadercorrect
- B.Military leader
- C.Regional governor
- D.President
Abbas Djoussouf was the main opposition leader when he was named prime minister.
Source: biography introduction
11.For what duration did Salim Ben Ali serve as prime minister of the Comoros?
- A.From 1999 to 2000
- B.From 1942 to 2010
- C.From 1998 to 1999
- D.From 1978 to 1982correct
Salim Ben Ali was prime minister from 22 December 1978 until 8 February 1982.
Source: biography section
12.What was the occupation of the man who led the military coup that removed Abbas Djoussouf from office?
- A.Secessionist leader
- B.Colonelcorrect
- C.Politician
- D.Prime Minister
Colonel Azali Assoumani assumed power in a military coup, causing Abbas Djoussouf to lose office.
Source: biography introduction
13.Which country was the political context for the career of Abbas Djoussouf?
- A.Seychelles
- B.Mauritius
- C.The Comoroscorrect
- D.Madagascar
Abbas Djoussouf was a politician in The Comoros.
Source: biography introduction
14.In what year did the military coup occur that ended the term of Abbas Djoussouf?
- A.1982
- B.1999correct
- C.1978
- D.1998
Abbas Djoussouf lost office on 30 April 1999 when a military coup took place.
Source: biography introduction
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