Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima, also known as Mémounatou Ibrahima, is a Togolese politician, minister, and parliamentarian. Since 23 May 2024, she is the first female Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament.
Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima | |
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| Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament | |
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| Political party | Union for the Republic |
| Occupation | politician |
Biography
editDuring her political career, Ibrahima rose through the ranks of the Union for the Republic, the ruling party in Togo, eventually becoming its vice-president.[1] She held various ministerial positions in the Togolese government, serving under both Gnassingbé Eyadéma and his son and successor, Faure Gnassingbé.[2] The politician is described as a "lieutenant" of this dynasty.[2] She served as the Minister of Social Action and National Solidarity in the second government of Gilbert Houngbo.[3]
She was later appointed vice-president of the Togolese National Assembly.[4] In 2015, she was elected to represent the Togolese National Assembly on the Higher Council of the Judiciary.[5][6] In 2022, she led a delegation from the National Assembly to the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in Strasbourg, France.[7][8]
Ibrahima was subsequently elected to head the ECOWAS Parliament shortly after her re-election to the Togolese National Assembly on 23 May 2024.[9][10] She is notably committed to combating youth emigration from ECOWAS member countries[11] and is involved in efforts to restore democracy in the region's countries affected by military coups.[12] With the help of the United Nations (UN), she also engages in initiatives to strengthen the role of women within the ruling elites of ECOWAS countries.[13] Additionally, she raises awareness about the risks posed to the region by terrorism and extremism.[14]
References
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- ^ a b "Togo : les principaux lieutenants de Faure Gnassingbé au sein du parti au pouvoir - Jeune Afrique.com". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Archived from the original on 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Amegbo, Paul (2012-07-31). "Nouveau gouvernement: 9 entrées, 9 départs, 11 conservent leur poste et 10 changent de poste (ENCADRE)". LA PREMIERE AGENCE DE PRESSE PRIVEE AU TOGO (in French). Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Mémounatou Ibrahima n'a pas la langue dans sa poche". République Togolaise (in French). Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Méïmounatou Ibrahima élue pour représenter le parlement". mobile.icilome.com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Visite d'étude du Conseil supérieur de la magistrature du Togo | Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature". www.conseil-superieur-magistrature.fr. Archived from the original on 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ KADOASSO, Fana (2022-03-31). "Strasbourg : La 2ème Vice-présidente Ibrahima Mémounatou à la tête d'une délégation prend part aux travaux de la 60e session de l'Assemblée parlementaire". Afrique Media (in French). Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Des députés togolais prennent part à deux grandes rencontres à Strasbourg". TOGOTOPNEWS- L'info fiable et constructive en un seul clic (in French). 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ First, Togo. "La Togolaise Ibrahima Mémounatou, nouvelle présidente du parlement de la CEDEAO". www.togofirst.com (in French). Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Reporter, Le Nouveau (2024-06-03). "Une femme à la tête du Parlement de la CEDEAO : début d'une nouvelle ère de leadership". Le Nouveau Reporter (in French). Archived from the original on 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ afreepress (2024-07-08). "Migration clandestine : Mémounatou IBRAHIMA en fait une priorité au parlement de la CEDEAO". Afreepress (in French). Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Parlement de la CEDEAO : Mémounatou Ibrahima ouvre la 1ère session ordinaire – Togo Breaking News" (in French). 2024-07-01. Archived from the original on 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "La présidente du parlement de la CEDEAO Mémounatou Ibrahima échange avec une délégation de ONU Femmes – Togo-Presse". togopresse.tg (in French). Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Latestnigeriannews. "ECOWAS Parliament Speaker raises alarm over terrorism, extremism threat". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 2024-07-09.