Equatorial Guinea appoints its first female prime minister

Equatorial Guinea gets 1st female prime minister

In a tweet, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue congratulated Botey, saying her appointment is proof of the commitment to gender equality and opportunities in the country.

Equatorial Guinea appoints its first female prime minister

Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema on Tuesday appointed his vice-minister of education, Manuela Roka Botey, as prime minister, the first time a woman has held the role in the West African country.

Equatorial Guinea gets 1st female prime minister

Manuela Roka Botey was deputy minister for education in the West African country - Anadolu Agency

Equatorial Guinea appoints first female prime minister

Ms Botey’s new position was announced on state television late on Tuesday.

Equatorial Guinea gains its first female prime minister

Manuel Roka Botey had been the Minister for National Education, University Education and Sports since August 2020.