Mariam Chabi Talata
Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yérima is a Beninese politician who is the current Vice President of Benin after being elected in the 2021 Beninese presidential election as the running mate of President Patrice Talon.[1][2] She was sworn in on 24 May 2021.[3]
Mariam Chabi Talata | |
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| 1st Vice President of Benin | |
| Assumed office 24 May 2021 | |
| President | Patrice Talon |
| Preceded by | Office created |
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| Born | 7 July 1963 Bembéréké, Dahomey |
| Political party | Progressive Union |
| Spouse(s) | Zimé Yérima |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Abomey-Calavi |
| Profession | Teacher |
Mariam Talata, is Benin’s first female vice-president.[4] The former teacher and school inspector is one of a small but growing number of women reaching higher office across sub-Saharan Africa.
She is a former professor of philosophy and former Vice President of the National Assembly of Benin.[1]
She is a member of the Progressive Union party.
References
- Pelzel, Kristi (15 February 2021). "The World's List of Leading Women is Growing". Medium.
- "Présidentielle au Bénin: Talon choisit la vice-présidente de l'Assemblée comme colistière". RFI. 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- "Election de Mariam Chabi Talata aux côtés du chef de l'Etat: Ce qui est attendu de la vice-présidente de la République". La Nation Bénin. 26 April 2021.
- "Benin's first female vice-president on women's bodies, Amazon warriors and being called a feminist". the Guardian. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
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