Elisabeth Domitien

Elizabeth Dontia, born in 1925, was the first and only female Prime Minister of the Central African Republic. She grew up on a farm, gained skills from her Catholic school, and became a community leader. By age 20, she was involved in the liberation movement and later led the female wing of the Missan party. She served as a special adviser during the country's independence in 1960. In 1975, she became Prime Minister but was later tried for corruption. In 1993, she was exonerated. Elizabeth passed away in 2005.

What skills did Elizabeth acquire from her Catholic school?

• Public speaking

• Political leadership

• Reading, writing, and cooking

• Farming and selling

Which organization did Elizabeth become a leader of?

• Central African Women's Union

• African National Congress

• Movement for Social Evolution of Black Africa (Missan)

• Central African Republic Liberation Front

In what year did Elizabeth become the president of the Missan party?

• 1965

• 1953

• 1950

• 1960

Why was Elizabeth elected as the Prime Minister in 1975?

• To lead the Missan party

• To redeem the image of the ruling government

• To lead a new government

• To replace the ousted president

What happened to Elizabeth after the civilian government took over in 1993?

• She was imprisoned

• She was exiled

• She was compensated for wrongful accusations

• She became president