Bakary Fofana (politician)

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Bakary Fofana is a former minister for foreign affairs for Guinea. [1] He served from 17 February 2010 to 21 December 2010, under Prime Minister Jean Marie Dore.

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References

  1. "H.E. Mr. Bakary Fofana, Minister for Foreign Affairs". General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate: 65th Session. United Nations. Archived from the original on 28 February 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2011.