David J. Francis (politician)

David J. Francis
Chief Minister of Sierra Leone
Assumed office
April 20, 2018
President Julius Maada Bio
Preceded by Non, position created
Personal details
Born David John Francis
(1965-10-05) 5 October 1965
Kenema, Sierra Leone
Nationality Sierra Leonean
Political party Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP)
Residence Freetown, Sierra Leone,
Alma mater University of Southampton, Fourah Bay College
Religion Roman Catholicism

David John Francis (born October 5, 1965[1]) is a Sierra Leonean politician, former University professor and author who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, since his appointment by President Julius Maada Bio in May 2018. Francis is currently one of the most highly influential government officials in Sierra Leone.

Prior to his appointment as Chief Minister, he was the Chair of the Governance Transition team.[2][3] Francis has a PhD in international relations from the University of Southampton (1998), and a Bachelor of Arts from Fourah Bay College (1993). He was also a professor at the University of Bradford.

Francis was born and raised in Kenema in Eastern Sierra Leone, and he is a member of the Mende ethnic group.

References

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  2. ↑ "President Bio Appoints a new Chief Minister of the Government of Sierra Leone – Sierra Express Media". sierraexpressmedia.com.
  3. ↑ "Controversy over appointment of chief minister of Sierra Leone". thesierraleonetelegraph.com. 2 May 2018.
Political offices
Preceded by
Christian Alusine Kamara-Taylor
(as Prime Minister)		 Chief Minister of Sierra Leone
2018–present		 Incumbent


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