Carmen Pereira
Carmen Pereira | |
|---|---|
| President of Guinea-Bissau Acting | |
| In office 14 May 1984 – 16 May 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Victor Saúde Maria |
| Preceded by | João Bernardo Vieira |
| Succeeded by | João Bernardo Vieira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 |
| Died | 4 June 2016 (aged 78–79) |
| Political party | African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde |
Carmen Pereira (1937 – 4 June 2016) was a politician in Guinea-Bissau. She served three days as Acting President in 1984. She was the first woman in this role in Africa and the only one in Guinea-Bissau's history. She had the shortest term as the Acting President, serving only three days in office.
Pereira died in Bissau on 4 June 2016.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Ribeiro, João Ruela. "Morreu Carmen Pereira, combatente pela independência da Guiné-Bissau". PÚBLICO.