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'''Michel Gbezera-Bria''' (born 1946) is a [[Central African Republic|Central African]] politician who was [[Prime Minister of the Central African Republic]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Karatnycky|first=Adrian|title=Freedom in the World: The Annual Survey of Political Rights & Civil Liberties 1997-1998|year=1998|publisher=Transaction Publishers|isbn=9780765804761|pages=610|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=PSZLuN80zs0C&pg=PA184&dq=Michel+Gbezera-Bria&hl=en&ei=Z53bTJn7DIbCsAPoicWzBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=Michel%20Gbezera-Bria&f=false|accessdate=11 November 2010|page=184}}</ref> from 1997 to 1999.
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| name = Michel Gbezera-Bria
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| birth_place = [[Bossangoa]], [[Ubangi-Shari]] <small>(now [[Bossangoa]], [[Central African Republic]])</small>
| office = [[Prime Minister of the Central African Republic]]
| president = [[Ange-Felix Patasse]]
| term_start = 30 January 1997
| term_end = 4 January 1999
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'''Michel Gbezera-Bria''' (born 1 January 1946) is a [[Central African Republic|Central African]] politician and diplomat. He was [[Prime Minister of the Central African Republic]] from 1997 to 1999.<ref>Karatnycky 1998, p. 184</ref> He is currently the CAR Ambassador to France.<ref>[https://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy15344/ Embassy of the Central African Republic in Paris, France]. Embassypages.com.</ref>


==Biography==
==Early life==
Gbezera-Bria was born in [[Bossangoa]] on 1 January 1946. He is a member of the [[Gbaya people|Gbaya]] ethnic group. He was educated at College Emile Gentil in [[Bangui]] and studied law in [[Brazzaville]]. Gbezera-Bria later studied economics at Institut d'administration publique in [[Caen]], France.<ref name=dict>Bradshaw & Fandos-Rius 2016, p. 296</ref> He worked as a lawyer before entering politics.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benamsse|first1=Joseph|title=New prime minister named in Central African Republic|url=http://lubbockonline.com/news/013197/newprime.htm|accessdate=4 November 2016|work=[[Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=1 February 1997}}</ref>
Gbezera-Bria was born in [[Bossangoa]] and is a member of the [[Baya]] ethnic group. He was ambassador to several countries during the 1960s and 1970s. He was [[foreign minister|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] in the Central African government from 1988 to 1990 and private secretary to President [[Ange-Felix Patasse]] from 1995 to 1996. Subsequently he was Minister of Foreign Affairs again from June 6, 1996 to February 18, 1997 and Prime Minister from January 30, 1997 to January 4, 1999. He was named Prime Minister as part of a national unity government following a mutiny.


==Political career==
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[[Jean Bedel Bokassa]] named Gbezera-Bria deputy minister of diplomatic and consular delegations and payment of public debt on 9 June 1975. On 4 April 1976, Gbezera-Bria was appointed deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. He became minister of public service, labor, and social security on 14 December 1976, serving until his appointment as [[foreign minister|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] on 18 April 1977. Gbezera-Bria served as foreign minister until 17 July 1978. Between 1980 and 1987 he was the Central African ambassador to the [[United Nations]] in Geneva and New York. Back in the Central African government, from 1988 to 1990 he was foreign minister and minister of justice.<ref name=dict/> On 28 May 1989, he signed the technical-scientific-cultural protocol of cooperation with Israel after President [[Andre Kolingba]] was unable to attend the conference due to Sudanese air traffic controllers refusing to allow his airplane to fly over Sudan's airspace.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shalev|first1=Menachem|title=Airspace Snafu Cancels Visit by CAR President|url=http://ra3ex4yy2j.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info%3Aofi%2Fenc%3AUTF-8&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fsummon.serialssolutions.com&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&rft.genre=article&rft.atitle=AIRSPACE+SNAFU+CANCELS+VISIT+BY+CAR+PRESIDENT&rft.jtitle=Jerusalem+Post&rft.au=By+MENACHEM+SHALEV&rft.au=Post+Diplomatic+Correspondent&rft.date=1989-05-29&rft.pub=The+Jerusalem+Post+Ltd&rft.externalDocID=99203761&paramdict=en-US|accessdate=4 November 2016|work=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|date=29 May 1989}}</ref> He served as private secretary to President [[Ange-Felix Patasse]] from 1995 to 17 June 1996, when he was again named foreign minister.<ref name=dict/>

Patasse tried to form a government of national unity and appointed Gbezera-Bria Prime Minister on 30 January 1997.<ref name=dict/> He formed a new "Government of Action" after a mutiny in the armed forces.<ref>Lea & Rowe 2001, p. 76</ref> [[Charles Herve Wenezoui]] was named head of his cabinet.<ref>Bradshaw & Fandos-Rius 2016, p. 636</ref> [[Anicet Georges Dologuélé]] replaced him as premier 4 January 1999.<ref name=dict/> Gbezera-Bria subsequently served as Minister of State.<ref>{{cite web|title=Central African Republic (07/01)|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/outofdate/bgn/centralafricanrepublic/13179.htm|website=[[United States Department of State]]|accessdate=4 November 2016}}</ref> He served as president of Ecobank Centafrique from 2007 to 2009.<ref name=dict/> In 2008, he became chief of staff to [[François Bozizé]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Quand Bozizé a renoncé à nommer Côme Zoumara dircab au palais|url=http://centrafrique-presse.over-blog.com/article-19837105.html|accessdate=4 November 2016|work=Centrafrique Presse|date=24 May 2008|language=French}}</ref> Gbezera-Bria received the award of the CAR merit in January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pacome|first1=Pabandji|title=Centrafrique: La journée des martyrs devient semaine nationale de la jeunesse|url=http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=2253|accessdate=4 November 2016|work=Journal de Bangui|date=20 January 2012|language=French}}</ref> On 8 January 2015, he was appointed ambassador to France by President [[Catherine Samba-Panza]].<ref name=dict/> He presented his credentials to French President [[François Hollande]] on 29 January 2015, and the two discussed the current situation in the Central African Republic.<ref>{{cite web|title=Présentation des lettres de créances de SEM MICHEL GBEZERA BRIA|url=https://www.ambarca-paris.org/fr/actualites/31/presentation-des-lettres-de-creances-de-sem-michel-gbezera-bria|website=Embassy of Central African Republic in Paris|accessdate=4 November 2016|language=French}}</ref>

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*{{cite book|first1=Richard |last1=Bradshaw |first2=Juan |last2=Fandos-Rius|title=Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic|publisher=Scarecrow Press|year=2016|isbn=978-0810879928}}
*{{cite book|last=Karatnycky|first=Adrian|title=Freedom in the World: The Annual Survey of Political Rights & Civil Liberties 1997-1998|year=1998|publisher=Transaction Publishers|isbn=978-0-7658-0476-1}}
*{{cite book|last1=Lea|first1=David|last2=Rowe|first2=Annamarie|title=A Political Chronology of Africa|date=2001|publisher=Taylor & Francis|isbn=1857431162}}

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Latest revision as of 06:52, 3 May 2024

Michel Gbezera-Bria
Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
In office
30 January 1997 – 4 January 1999
PresidentAnge-Felix Patasse
Preceded byJean-Paul Ngoupandé
Succeeded byAnicet-Georges Dologuélé
Personal details
Born (1946-01-01) January 1, 1946 (age 78)
Bossangoa, Ubangi-Shari (now Bossangoa, Central African Republic)

Michel Gbezera-Bria (born 1 January 1946) is a Central African politician and diplomat. He was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1997 to 1999.[1] He is currently the CAR Ambassador to France.[2]

Early life

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Gbezera-Bria was born in Bossangoa on 1 January 1946. He is a member of the Gbaya ethnic group. He was educated at College Emile Gentil in Bangui and studied law in Brazzaville. Gbezera-Bria later studied economics at Institut d'administration publique in Caen, France.[3] He worked as a lawyer before entering politics.[4]

Political career

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Jean Bedel Bokassa named Gbezera-Bria deputy minister of diplomatic and consular delegations and payment of public debt on 9 June 1975. On 4 April 1976, Gbezera-Bria was appointed deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. He 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. Gbezera-Bria served as foreign minister until 17 July 1978. Between 1980 and 1987 he was the Central African ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva and New York. Back in the Central African government, from 1988 to 1990 he was foreign minister and minister of justice.[3] On 28 May 1989, he signed the technical-scientific-cultural protocol of cooperation with Israel after President Andre Kolingba was unable to attend the conference due to Sudanese air traffic controllers refusing to allow his airplane to fly over Sudan's airspace.[5] He served as private secretary to President Ange-Felix Patasse from 1995 to 17 June 1996, when he was again named foreign minister.[3]

Patasse tried to form a government of national unity and appointed Gbezera-Bria Prime Minister on 30 January 1997.[3] He formed a new "Government of Action" after a mutiny in the armed forces.[6] Charles Herve Wenezoui was named head of his cabinet.[7] Anicet Georges Dologuélé replaced him as premier 4 January 1999.[3] Gbezera-Bria subsequently served as Minister of State.[8] He served as president of Ecobank Centafrique from 2007 to 2009.[3] In 2008, he became chief of staff to François Bozizé.[9] Gbezera-Bria received the award of the CAR merit in January 2012.[10] On 8 January 2015, he was appointed ambassador to France by President Catherine Samba-Panza.[3] He presented his credentials to French President François Hollande on 29 January 2015, and the two discussed the current situation in the Central African Republic.[11]

Notes

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  1. ^ Karatnycky 1998, p. 184
  2. ^ Embassy of the Central African Republic in Paris, France. Embassypages.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Bradshaw & Fandos-Rius 2016, p. 296
  4. ^ Benamsse, Joseph (1 February 1997). "New prime minister named in Central African Republic". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  5. ^ Shalev, Menachem (29 May 1989). "Airspace Snafu Cancels Visit by CAR President". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  6. ^ Lea & Rowe 2001, p. 76
  7. ^ Bradshaw & Fandos-Rius 2016, p. 636
  8. ^ "Central African Republic (07/01)". United States Department of State. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  9. ^ "Quand Bozizé a renoncé à nommer Côme Zoumara dircab au palais". Centrafrique Presse (in French). 24 May 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  10. ^ Pacome, Pabandji (20 January 2012). "Centrafrique: La journée des martyrs devient semaine nationale de la jeunesse". Journal de Bangui (in French). Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Présentation des lettres de créances de SEM MICHEL GBEZERA BRIA". Embassy of Central African Republic in Paris (in French). Retrieved 4 November 2016.

References

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  • Bradshaw, Richard; Fandos-Rius, Juan (2016). Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0810879928.
  • Karatnycky, Adrian (1998). Freedom in the World: The Annual Survey of Political Rights & Civil Liberties 1997-1998. Transaction Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7658-0476-1.
  • Lea, David; Rowe, Annamarie (2001). A Political Chronology of Africa. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 1857431162.
Preceded by Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
1997–1999 		Succeeded by
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