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Mauritius Female President: Scientist Ameena Gurib-Fakim Sworn In As First Woman President

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The parliament of Mauritius on Friday approved the first woman as the country’s president. Ameenah Gurib Fakim, who is a biologist, took up the post after the former president Kailash Purryag, stepped down as the island’s figurehead last week. Leslie Mirungu with that report

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