Simplice Sarandji | |
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President of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic | |
Assumed office 5 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Laurent Ngon Baba |
Prime Minister of the Central African Republic | |
In office 2 April 2016 – 27 February 2019 | |
President | Faustin-Archange Touadéra |
Preceded by | Mahamat Kamoun |
Succeeded by | Firmin Ngrébada |
Personal details | |
Born | Baoro, Ubangi-Shari (now Central African Republic) | 4 April 1955
Political party | Independent |
Alma mater | Bordeaux Montaigne University |
Simplice Sarandji (born 4 April 1955) is a Central African politician who has served as the President of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic since 5 May 2021. He previously served as the Prime Minister of Central African Republic from 2 April 2016 and 27 February 2019.[1] He also previously acted as the chief of staff for Prime Minister Faustin-Archange Touadera, and the campaign manager during Touadera's successful Presidential campaign.[2] Prior to his political career, he lectured in geography at the University of Bangui.