Michel Gbezera-Bria was born on 1 January 1946 and is a Central African politician and diplomat.
11 Facts About Michel Gbezera-Bria
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Michel Gbezera-Bria was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1997 to 1999.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria is a member of the Gbaya ethnic group.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria was educated at College Emile Gentil in Bangui and studied law in Brazzaville.
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On 4 April 1976, Michel Gbezera-Bria was appointed deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria became minister of public service, labor, and social security on 14 December 1976, serving until his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs on 18 April 1977.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria served as private secretary to President Ange-Felix Patasse from 1995 to 17 June 1996, when he was again named foreign minister.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria formed a new "Government of Action" after a mutiny in the armed forces.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria served as president of Ecobank Centafrique from 2007 to 2009.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria received the award of the CAR merit in January 2012.
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Michel Gbezera-Bria presented his credentials to French President Francois Hollande on 29 January 2015, and the two discussed the current situation in the Central African Republic.