Cyriaque Samba-Panza
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Cyriaque Samba-Panza | |
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| First Gentleman of the Central African Republic | |
| In office 23 January 2014 – 30 March 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Chantal Djotodia |
| Succeeded by | Brigitte Touadéra Tina Touadéra |
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| Spouse | |
Cyriaque Samba-Panza is a Central African politician, public official, and diplomat. Samba-Panza has held several ministerial and diplomatic positions throughout his career, particularly under former presidents André Kolingba and François Bozizé.[1] Jeune Afrique has described him as a "well-known political figure" within the country.[1] Samba-Panza, the husband of former President Catherine Samba-Panza, also served as the inaugural First Gentleman of the Central African Republic during her presidency from 2014 to 2016.
