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Soumaïla Cissé
Soumaïla Cissé (born December 20, 1949) is a Malian politician who served in the government of Mali as Minister of Finance from 1993 to 2000. He thrice stood unsuccessfully as a presidential candidate, in 2002, 2013 and 2018; on both occasions he was defeated in a second round of voting. Since 2014 he has been President of the Union for the Republic and Democracy, a political party.
Life and career.
Born in Timbuctu, Soumaïla Cissé studied at "l'Institut des Sciences de l'Ingénieur
Union for the Republic and Democracy
The Union for the Republic and Democracy (French: "Union pour la République et la Démocratie", URD) is a political party in Mali, led by Soumaïla Cissé.
History.
The party was formed by those who supported Soumaïla Cissé during the 2002 election. Most of its members came from ADEMA, the former ruling party. It is believed they felt betrayed by outgoing President Alpha Oumar Konaré, who supported Amadou Toumani Touré (eventual winner of the 2002 presidential election)