Bahia Massoundi (born 28 February 1976) is a Comorian politician and government minister.

Massoundi speaking at a conference, 2014

Early life and education

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Massoundi was born on 28 February 1976 in Mutsamudu. She studied at the University of Toliara in Madagascar.

Career

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Massoundi worked as a teacher at the Mursamudu High School from 2001 until 2010. She was a delegate for human rights between 2011 and 2013.

On 13 July 2013, Massoundi was appointed Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Transport and Tourism by President Ikililou Dhoinine.[1][2][3] She was criticised in April 2015 for withdrawing authorisation for Int'Air Îles to fly after they did not wait for her to board a flight. Dhoinine then summoned her to lift the ban.[4]

Personal life

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Massoundi is married to Mohamed Bacar, the National Director of the Comoros Examination Board. In June 2015, he was arrested for selling tests.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Comores : le gouvernement Ikililou II dévoilé". Afrik.com (in French). 15 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Festival culturel et gastronomique indianocéanique : Mettre en valeur le tourisme pour booster l'économie régionale". Al-watwan (in French). 31 August 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  3. ^ Ibrahim, Yahaya (10 April 2015). "Inter îles clouée au sol" (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  4. ^ Ibrahim, Yahaya; Daroussi, Siti (13 April 2015). "Inter îles clouée au sol". Mayotte (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  5. ^ "LE MARI DE LA MINISTRE BAHIA EN GARDE À VUE". Center Blog (in French). 30 June 2015.
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