AUC Chairperson congratulates Mauritius’s first woman President

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 5 June 2015: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has warmly congratulated H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim on her appointment as the new President of the Republic of Mauritius. H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is the first woman to be appointed to the ceremonial position in the Republic of Mauritius.

“Your overwhelming approval by Parliament is a mark of confidence in women’s leadership and in what you personally have to offer, given your experience”, the AU Commission Chairperson said.

Prof. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, a renowned scientist, received an overwhelming approval from both government and opposition political parties in the Parliament of Mauritius, after the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, nominated her for approval. She replaces President Kailash Purryag, who had stepped down.

President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim will be sworn-in on Friday 5th June as the sixth President since the Mauritius became a Republic in 1992. The AU Commission Chairperson wishes the new President every success during her tenure.

Jacob Enoh Eben

Spokesperson of AUC Chairperson