Drs. Jolke Oppewal

Dutch ambassador to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger since 2016. Earlier postings in Burundi (ambassador, 2013-2016), Rwanda (Head of Cooperation 2008-2013) and Mozambique (economist, 2003-2008). From 1992-2003 worked in The Hague as editor and speech writer. Free lance journalist before entering the ministry. Educational background: economist and journalist