Amara essy biography examples

Ivorian diplomat

Amara Essy
In office 9 July 2002 – 16 September 2003
Preceded by	Position established Himself (as Secretary-general of the OAS)
Succeeded by	Alpha Oumar Konaré
In office 17 September 2001 – 9 July 2002
Preceded by	Salim Ahmed Salim
Succeeded by	Position abolished Himself (as interim Chairman of the African Union)
In office 20 September 1994 – September 1995
Preceded by	Samuel Insanally
Succeeded by	Diogo de Freitas do Amaral
Born	(1944-12-20) 20 December 1944 (age 80) Bouaké, Ivory Coast
Occupation	Lawyer, diplomat and politician

Amara Essy (born 20 December 1944^[1]) is a diplomat from Ivory Coast.

Early life and education

Essy was born in Bouaké, Ivory Coast. He received a bachelor's degree in public law and a higher education diploma in public law as well.

Diplomatic career

Essy began his professional career in 1970 as head of ec