Cassam Uteem

Cassam Uteem (born 22 March 1941) is a Mauritian political figure. A Muslim, he served as the President of Mauritius from 30 June 1992 to 15 February 2002.

Uteem is the longest serving President of Mauritius, serving for 9 years. He was widely regarded as the most popular political figure of the country during the 1990s.fact|date=June 2007

He resigned on 15 February 2002, after refusing to sign a controversial anti-terrorism bill into law. His term would have ended in June 2002.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1823076.stm|title=Mauritius president resigns|author=BBC news|accessdate=2007-06-26] He was replaced as President by Angidi Chettiar.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1829355.stm|title=Terror law 'signed' in Mauritius|author=BBC news|accessdate=2007-06-26]

Uteem is a member of the Club of Madrid. [en [http://www.clubmadrid.org The Club of Madrid is an independent organization dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world by drawing on the unique experience and resources of its Members – 66 democratic former heads of state and government.] ] He was a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission in early 2008, but withdrew prior to the vote. [Abera W. Kidan, [http://allafrica.com/stories/200801310468.html "Africa: Two Candidates Withdraw Bids for AU Top Post"] , "The Daily Monitor", Addis Ababa (allAfrica.com), January 31, 2008.] Uteem is a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, an organization which works to promote good governance around the world. [ [http://www.g-l-f.org/pagebuilder.asp?id=239 Welcome to GLF Global Leadership Foundation ] ]

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