Aboubakar Moukadas Nouré
Aboubakar Moukadas Nouré | |
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| Born | July 4, 1958 Brazzaville |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, sociologist, author, politician |
| Known for | Minister of National Education, Higher Education and Research of the Central African Republic (2016–2024) |
Aboubakar Moukadas Nouré (born 4 July 1958), sometimes spelled Aboubakar Moukadas Nour, is a Central African scholar, sociologist, author, and political figure.
Early life and education
Nouré was born on 17 March 1958 in Brazzaville and belongs to the Hausa ethnic group, practicing Islam. After finishing his primary schooling in Brazzaville, he moved back to Bangui where he obtained an A4 baccalaureate diploma. He advanced his studies at the Institute of Ethno-Sociology within Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, earning a doctorate in sociology.
Academic and political roles
In 1995, Nouré returned to the Central African Republic and took up a teaching position at the University of Bangui, eventually becoming Head of both the Philosophy and Sociology Departments.[1]
His political career includes serving as Electoral Commissioner from 2004 to 2005, acting as a National Councillor, and representing as well as advising in the National Transitional Council for the Nana-Grébizi region. In 2018, he became Deputy General Rapporteur of the political bureau for the MCU.[1] Additionally, he led the Central African Muslim Association, vocally opposing the establishment of a branch of the National Elections Authority in Bangui’s 3rd arrondissement that excluded Muslims despite the area’s mixed demographic.[2]
Tenure as Minister of Education
Nouré was appointed Minister of National Education, Higher Education and Research by Sarandji on 11 April 2016.[3] He maintained this ministerial role through successive cabinet changes under Presidents Touadera and Prime Ministers Firmin Ngrébada and Henri-Marie Dondra, even as departmental titles evolved.[4] In the cabinet led by Félix Moloua, he continued overseeing national education.[5] On 5 January 2024, Nouré resigned from his post, with Aurelien Simplice Zingas named as his successor.[6]
Developments from 2016 to 2020
During 2017, Nouré implemented reforms to eradicate corruption in baccalaureate grading processes despite opposition from students and parents. On 20 December 2019, he introduced an educational radio program created in collaboration with UNICEF and aimed at students lacking access to conventional schooling. While visiting Mobaye in 2019, he addressed teacher shortages by warning that salaries would be withheld from educators refusing to return from Bangui.
Progress between 2020 and 2024
By 2020, Nouré reported constructing more than 200 schools, distributing free textbooks, and recruiting young graduates as teachers to mitigate staffing deficits. The academic year 2021-2022 marked the integration of Sango into school curricula. On 21 January 2022, he signed a memorandum of understanding for educational cooperation with Russian House that included introducing Russian language courses at schools and universities. He launched a preschool curriculum at Bangui Centre nursery on 13 April 2023 and unveiled the Multi-Year Basic Education Program in October 2023, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure development and enhancing conditions for lower secondary education.
In response to strikes by Primary 1 and 2 teachers along with Technical Education staff in 2023, Nouré issued warnings about potential disciplinary actions against union leaders and striking educators.
Distinctions
- Knight of the Order of Academic Palms awarded by the CAMES (2019)
Publications
- Endogenous Associations and Associative Networks in the Central African Republic
- History of Oubanguian Muslim Elites
- Organic and Local Intellectuals and Their Prospects for Engagement
- Cooperative Organizations and the Cooperative Movement in the Central African Republic