Charles Margai
| Charles Francis Margai | |
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| Leader of the People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) | |
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In office 2005 – present |
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| Preceded by | Position created |
| Sierra Leone Minister of Safety and Security | |
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In office 2 November 1999 – 2 February 2001 |
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| Sierra Leone Minister of Internal Affairs and Local Government | |
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In office 20 April 1998 – 2 November 1999 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
Charlles Francis Kondo Margai 19 August 1945 Bonthe, Bonthe District, Sierra Leone |
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean |
| Political party | People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) |
| Spouse(s) | Vivat Margai |
| Relations |
Sir Albert Margai (Father) Sir Milton Margai (Uncle) |
| Residence | Bo, Sierra Leone |
| Alma mater |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Christianity |
Sir Albert Margai (Father)
Charles Francis Kondo Margai (born 19 August 1945) is a Sierra Leonean lawyer and politician. He is the leader of the People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC), the third major political party in Sierra Leone, after the big two, the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) and the All People's Congress (APC). He was his party's candidate in the August 2007 presidential election, placing third with 10% of the vote. He is the son of former Sierra Leone's Prime Minister Albert Margai and the nephew of Sierra Leone's first Prime Minister Milton Margai.
Charles Francis Kondo Margai was born on 19 August 1945 in the coastal town of Bonthe, Bonthe District in southern Sierra Leone. Margai hails from one of Sierra Leone's most powerful political dynasties. His father was Sir Albert Margai, the second Prime Minister of Sierra Leone. He is also the nephew of Sierra Leone's first Prime Minister, Sir Milton Margai.
Charles Margai attended St. Edward's Primary School in Freetown and then proceeded to the Christ the King College in Bo. He completed his secondary school education at Blackrock College in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Margai received a Bachelor of Arts in civil law in 1970 from the University of Dublin.
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