Ossouka Raponda appointed as the first woman Prime Minister of Gabon
July 18, 2020
- Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda has been appointed as the first woman prime minister of Gabon on 16 July 2020.
- The 56-year-old is the 12th PM of the country and succeeds Julien Nkoghe Bekale.
- Prior to holding this position, Ossouka Raponda served as defense minister since February 2019