Who was the first woman to serve as prime minister of an African country?

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Who was the first woman to serve as prime minister of an African country?

Question #148422. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Apr 26 2021.
Originally posted Apr 26 2021 1:28 PM.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elected_and_appointed_female_heads_of_state_and_government

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Domitien

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Apr 26 2021, 4:31 PM

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Answer 1

As far as I know, it would be Elisabeth Domitien, who was appointed as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic in 1975.
The post was created by Jean-Bédel Bokassa, who was the commander-in-chief of the nation. She was appointed to the post given that 1975 was International Women's Day, and Bokassa felt that giving such merit to a woman would earn him international recognition.