Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Liberian politician, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
October 29th, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Liberia
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A politician from Liberia served as the country's president from 2006 to 2018. The first elected female head of state in Africa, leadership focused on rebuilding the nation after civil war, promoting national reconciliation, and fostering economic growth. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 alongside two other women for efforts to secure women's rights and promote peace. During the presidency, significant strides were made in education and infrastructure development.
First elected female head of state in Africa
Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2011
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