The last female head of state who led an African nation was Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, whose tenure expired in January 2018. As we celebrate women in the month of March, Africanews shall publish the profiles and work of different African first ladies, highlighting their politics and activism among other issues. First lady of the week: Ethiopia’s Zinash TayachewFull name / age: Zinash Tayachew Bere/ 41 years oldMandate: First Lady since 2 April, 2018Advocacy: Committed to supporting children’s needs in education. Prior to taking up her role as First Lady, Zinash lived with her three daughters, in the United States. Strong and successful women make a strong and successful Kenya,’‘ president Kenyatta said of the first lady in 2018.

Source: Ethiopian News March 28, 2019 09:56 UTC