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BY Ben Ebuka, 2:14pm April 03, 2023,

10 African women who have held prominent political offices on the continent

by Ben Ebuka, 2:14pm April 03, 2023,
10 African women who have held prominent political offices on the continent
Photo Credit: Rachna Seenauth

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim (President of Mauritius)

Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim served as the first elected female President of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018. Ameenah was the third female Head of State of Mauritius after Queen Elizabeth II and Monique Ohsan Bellepeau.

Last Edited by:Annie-Flora Mills Updated: April 3, 2023

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