Cheick Oumar Diarra

Age: 61

Summary: Malian general who served as the deputy executive secretary in charge of political affairs, defence and security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a 15-nation grouping promoting political cooperation in the region.

Cause of Death: Airplane accident

Born: January 30, 1944

Died: October 22, 2005

Location: Lisa, Nigeria