Youba Sokona is a prominent Malian expert specializing in energy and sustainable development in Africa. Born on May 23, 1950, he has played a significant role in the field as the vice-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since October 2015. Additionally, Sokona has been a lead author at the IPCC since 1990, contributing to efforts addressing climate change and promoting sustainable energy solutions across the continent.
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Meaning of the name - Youba
gift, beloved (African origin)
Read Full Youba Name AnalysisMay 23, 1950 Facts
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Youba Sokona belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ségou
Educated At: Mines ParisTech | Pierre and Marie Curie University
Occupation: politician
Employers: Sahara and Sahel Observatory | Enda Third World | South Centre
Awards Received: Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences | TWAS fellow
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 23, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 1 Gemini 59 | 2 Gemini 35 | 14 Leo 36 |
| Moon | 17 Leo 29 | 5 Virgo 38 | 5 Gemini 2 |
| Mercury | 19 Taurus 1 | 13 Gemini 24 | 8 Virgo 29 |
| Venus | 19 Aries 53 | 5 Cancer 34 | 19 Cancer 13 |
| Mars | 24 Virgo 18 | 3 Taurus 34 | 28 Libra 13 |
| Jupiter | 5 Pisces 31 | 22 Cancer 34 | 4 Pisces 41 |
| Saturn | 13 Virgo 10 | 11 Aries 23 | 18 Virgo 25 |
| Uranus | 3 Cancer 13 | 1 Gemini 36 | 7 Cancer 35 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 51 | 3 Aries 53 | 15 Libra 2 |
| Pluto | 15 Leo 54 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 17 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 4 Aries 33 | 4 Pisces 36 | 0 Aries 31 |
| Ketu | 4 Libra 33 | 4 Virgo 36 | 0 Libra 31 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Youba Sokona's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2026