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Rose Christiane Raponda
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Raponda in 2022
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| 6th Vice President of Gabon | |
| In office 9 January 2023 – 30 August 2023 |
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| President | Ali Bongo Ondimba |
| Preceded by | Pierre Claver Maganga Moussavou (2019) |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Owondault Berre |
| 12th Prime Minister of Gabon | |
| In office 16 July 2020 – 9 January 2023 |
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| President | Ali Bongo Ondimba |
| Preceded by | Julien Nkoghe Bekale |
| Succeeded by | Alain Claude Bilie By Nze |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 12 February 2019 – 16 July 2020 |
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| President | Ali Bongo Ondimba |
| Prime Minister | Julien Nkoghe Bekale |
| Preceded by | Étienne Massard Kabinda Makaga |
| Succeeded by | Michaël Moussa Adamo |
| Mayor of Libreville | |
| In office 26 January 2014 – 12 February 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-François Ntoutoume Emane |
| Succeeded by | Léandre Nzué |
| Minister of Budget, Public Accounts and Civil Service | |
| In office 27 February 2012 – 25 January 2014 |
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| President | Ali Bongo Ondimba |
| Prime Minister | Raymond Ndong Sima |
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| Born | 30 June 1963 Franceville, Gabon |
| Nationality | Gabonese |
| Political party | Gabonese Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Economist |
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, born on June 30, 1963, is a politician from Gabon. She made history as the first woman to hold several important roles in her country. From January to August 2023, she served as the Vice President of Gabon. Before that, she was the Prime Minister of Gabon from July 2020 to January 2023, also being the first woman to hold that position. She also served as the mayor of Libreville and later as the Minister of National Defense from February 2019 to July 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda was born in Franceville, Gabon, on June 30, 1963. She is a member of the Mpongwe people. She studied at the Gabonese Institute of Economy and Finance, where she earned a degree in economics and public finance. This education helped prepare her for a career in government and finance.
Career in Public Service
Raponda began her career working in finance. She served as the Director General of the Economy and later as the Deputy Director General of the Housing Bank of Gabon. These roles gave her important experience in managing money and public resources.
Minister of Budget and Public Finance
From February 2012 to January 2014, Raponda served as the Minister of Budget and Public Finance. In this role, she was responsible for managing the country's money and ensuring it was spent wisely.
Mayor of Libreville
On January 26, 2014, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda was elected as the mayor of Libreville, which is the capital city of Gabon. She represented the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party. She was the first woman to become mayor of Libreville since 1956, and she held this position until 2019. During her time as mayor, she also became the president of United Cities and Local Governments Africa, an organization that helps cities work together across the continent.
Minister of National Defense
On February 12, 2019, President Ali Bongo Ondimba appointed Raponda as the Minister of National Defense of Gabon. This appointment happened after an attempted change in government in January 2019. She took over from Etienne Massard Kabinda Makaga, who had been in the role since 2016. As Minister of Defense, she was in charge of the country's military and security.
Prime Minister of Gabon
On July 16, 2020, Raponda was appointed as the Prime Minister of Gabon. She became the first woman in Gabon's history to hold this very important position. Her appointment came at a challenging time for Gabon, as the country was dealing with health and economic issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a drop in the price of oil, which is a major resource for Gabon.
Vice President of Gabon
After serving as Prime Minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda was appointed as the Vice President of Gabon on January 9, 2023. She was the first woman to hold this high office in Gabon. She served as Vice President until August 30, 2023, when a major political change occurred, and she was removed from her role.
See also
In Spanish: Rose Christiane Raponda para niños
