Rose Christiane Raponda

Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda (born 30 June 1963) is a Gabonese politician who served as the vice president of Gabon from January to August 2023, making her the country's first female vice president. She previously served as Prime Minister of Gabon from July 2020 to January 2023, she was also the country's first female prime minister. She also served as the mayor of Libreville and later as the country's defense minister from February 2019 to July 2020.

Quotes

 * It was time to strengthen this protection for women by progressively eliminating the discrimination and violence against them.
 * "Gabon Wants More Equality Between Men and Women", The Washington Informer (March 31, 2021)


 * Any act of domestic violence against a spouse could also lead to divorce. We want to protect the family as a whole.
 * "Gabon Wants More Equality Between Men and Women", The Washington Informer (March 31, 2021)