Soumana Sacko
- October 15, 2025
- 74 years
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Soumana Sacko, 74, Malian politician and economist, acting prime minister (1991–1992).
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|Soumana Sacko (23 December 1950 – 15 October 2025) was a Malian politician and economist. He served as Prime Minister from 9 April 1991 to 9 June 1992 during the first and transitional presidency of Amadou Toumani Touré.
Education
Sacko obtained a Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française (DELF) from the Mopti Examination Center in June 1967 and a baccalaureate in June 1970 from the Lycée Askia Mohamed in Bamako. He also held a bachelor's degree in Project Management Planning from National School of Administration (ENA) and a Master's and Ph.D. in Economics Development (Honours) from the University of Pittsburgh. He also attended training courses and seminars at the West German Foundation for International Development (DSE), Institute for Economic Development of the World Bank and the General Accounting Office of the United States Congress.
Other positions
Sacko held other positions both within and outside of the Mali government. He was previously the Minister of Finance and Commerce in 1987. He became the first Malian to resign from the government in 1987 following a gold trading case involving the First Lady of Mali. Outside of the government, Sacko acted as a senior economist at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
Death
Sacko died on 15 October 2025, at the age of 74.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Soumana Sacko's archived record and the sources above.
1.In what year did Soumana Sacko die?
- A.2025correct
- B.2022
- C.1992
- D.2010
Soumana Sacko died on 15 October 2025.
Source: Death section
2.What is the significance of Soumana Sacko's 1987 resignation?
- A.He was the youngest minister to resign
- B.He was the last minister to leave the government
- C.He resigned due to the end of his term
- D.He was the first Malian to resign from the governmentcorrect
Soumana Sacko became the first Malian to resign from the government in 1987.
Source: Other positions section
3.Which degree did Soumana Sacko earn from the National School of Administration?
- A.Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française
- B.Master's in Political Science
- C.Bachelor's in Project Management Planningcorrect
- D.Doctorate in Economics
Soumana Sacko held a bachelor's degree in Project Management Planning from the National School of Administration.
Source: Education section
4.Which United States institution did Soumana Sacko attend for training?
- A.Department of Education
- B.University of Pittsburgh
- C.The White House
- D.General Accounting Office of the Congresscorrect
Soumana Sacko attended training courses at the General Accounting Office of the United States Congress.
Source: Education section
5.On what date was Soumana Sacko born?
- A.9 June 1952
- B.9 April 1951
- C.15 October 1950
- D.23 December 1950correct
Soumana Sacko was born on 23 December 1950.
Source: Biography introduction
6.What role did Soumana Sacko serve in Mali between 1991 and 1992?
- A.Acting Prime Ministercorrect
- B.Executive Secretary
- C.Minister of Finance
- D.President
Soumana Sacko served as Prime Minister from 9 April 1991 to 9 June 1992.
Source: Biography introduction
7.From which institution did Soumana Sacko earn a baccalaureate in 1970?
- A.Lycée Askia Mohamedcorrect
- B.Mopti Examination Center
- C.National School of Administration
- D.University of Pittsburgh
Soumana Sacko obtained a baccalaureate in June 1970 from the Lycée Askia Mohamed in Bamako.
Source: Education section
8.What advanced degree did Soumana Sacko earn from the University of Pittsburgh?
- A.Bachelor of Science in Finance
- B.Master's and Ph.D. in Economics Developmentcorrect
- C.Doctorate in Political Science
- D.Master of Public Administration
Soumana Sacko held a Master's and Ph.D. in Economics Development from the University of Pittsburgh.
Source: Education section
9.Which position did Soumana Sacko hold within the Mali government in 1987?
- A.Minister of Finance and Commercecorrect
- B.Executive Secretary of ACBF
- C.Minister of Foreign Affairs
- D.Prime Minister
Soumana Sacko was the Minister of Finance and Commerce in 1987.
Source: Other positions section
10.Why did Soumana Sacko resign from the government in 1987?
- A.To join the United Nations
- B.Due to health concerns
- C.A gold trading case involving the First Ladycorrect
- D.Disagreements over education policy
Soumana Sacko resigned in 1987 following a gold trading case involving the First Lady of Mali.
Source: Other positions section
11.At what age did Soumana Sacko pass away?
- A.79
- B.82
- C.68
- D.74correct
Soumana Sacko died on 15 October 2025 at the age of 74.
Source: Death section
12.Which international organization employed Soumana Sacko as a senior economist?
- A.United States Congress
- B.World Bank
- C.United Nations Development Programcorrect
- D.West German Foundation
Soumana Sacko served as a senior economist at the United Nations Development Program.
Source: Other positions section
13.What role did Soumana Sacko perform for the African Capacity Building Foundation?
- A.Senior Consultant
- B.Board Member
- C.Executive Secretarycorrect
- D.Economic Researcher
Soumana Sacko served as the Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation.
Source: Other positions section
14.When did Soumana Sacko receive his DELF from the Mopti Examination Center?
- A.October 2025
- B.June 1967correct
- C.June 1970
- D.April 1991
Soumana Sacko obtained a Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française from the Mopti Examination Center in June 1967.
Source: Education section
15.During which president's transitional term did Soumana Sacko serve as Prime Minister?
- A.The United Nations
- B.Lycée Askia Mohamed
- C.Amadou Toumani Tourécorrect
- D.The World Bank
Soumana Sacko served as Prime Minister during the transitional presidency of Amadou Toumani Touré.
Source: Biography introduction
16.Which entity did Soumana Sacko attend for training alongside the World Bank's Institute for Economic Development?
- A.University of Pittsburgh
- B.United Nations
- C.West German Foundation for International Developmentcorrect
- D.Mopti Examination Center
Soumana Sacko attended training at the West German Foundation for International Development.
Source: Education section
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