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José Manuel Durao Barroso

Oct 20, 2017

Born on March 23rd, 1956, Lisbon, Portugal. After receiving a law degree at the University of Lisbon (1978), Barroso continued his studies at the University of Geneva, where he earned a European studies degree and a master’s degree (1981) in political science. Barroso...

Joyce Banda

Oct 20, 2017

An entrepreneur, activist, politician and philanthropist, Her Excellency Joyce Banda served as the President of the Republic of Malawi from 2012-2014. She was Malawi’s first female president and Africa’s second.  Prior to assuming office, President Banda served as a...

Carlos Mesa

Oct 20, 2017

Date and place of birth: La Paz, Bolivia, 1953. Professional experience: B.A. Mesa Gisbert, who graduated in Literature from Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, is a renowned Bolivian politician, historian and journalist. Before taking office as President, he played a...

Mehdi Jomaa

Oct 20, 2017

Mehdi Jomaa is a former Prime Minister of Tunisia who, as head of government, was in charge of completing the transition process with the ultimate objective of anchoring the country towards a democratic way.   Mehdi Jomaa was born in Mahdia, Tunisia, in April 1962; he...