Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

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Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim GCSK[1][2] (born 17 October 1959)[3] is a Mauritian politician and biodiversity scientist. She was the 6th President of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018.


Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

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6th President of Mauritius
In office
5 June 2015 – 23 March 2018
Prime MinisterAnerood Jugnauth
Pravind Jugnauth
Vice PresidentMonique Ohsan Bellepeau
Barlen Vyapoory
Preceded byMonique Ohsan Bellepeau (Acting)
Succeeded byBarlen Vyapoory (Acting)
Personal details
Born17 October 1959 (aged 66)
Surinam, British Mauritius
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Anwar Fakim
(m. 1988–present)
Children2
ParentsHassenjee Gurib
Firdaus Durgauhee
ResidencePlaine Magnien, Mauritius
(hometown)
Alma materUniversity of Surrey
University of Exeter
Profession
  • Politician
  • biodiversity scientist

References

  1. "Prime Minister's Office - National Day Honours 2008". Republic of Mauritius.
  2. "Her Excellency Dr. (Mrs) Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim, G.C.S.K., C.S.K President of the Republic of Mauritius". The President of the Republic. Archived from the original on 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2015-06-05.
  3. "Ameenah Gurib-Fakim : " Je suis une emmerdeuse, c'est ça ? "". 2014-05-31. Retrieved 2015-05-31.