Rose Francine Rogombé

Rose Francine Rogombé (née Etomba) (September 20, 1942 - April 10, 2015) was a Gabonese politician who was acting president of Gabon from June 2009 to October 2009, following the death of long-time President Omar Bongo. She constitutionally succeeded Bongo due to her role as president of the Senate, a post to which she was elected in February 2009. She was a lawyer by profession and a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG). Rogombé was the first female head of state of Gabon. After her interim presidency, she returned to her post as President of the Senate. Quotes I solemnly pledge to dedicate all my strength to the welfare of the Gabonese people, striving to promote their well-being and shield them from harm, to uphold and protect the constitution and the rule of law, to fulfill my duties with integrity, and to act with fairness towards all. Rose Francine Rogombé took the oath of office as interim President of Gabon External links Biography Category:1942 births Category:2015 deaths Category:Women politicians in Gabon Category:Women born in the 1940s