Kandia Camara becomes the first woman to occupy the position of president of the Senate in Côte d’Ivoire. An appointment which reinforces her status as a faithful ally of President Alassane Ouattara. Originally from the north of the country, Kandia Camara devoted a large part of her life to politics and support for the Ivorian president.
Her political career began within the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), where she held the position of Secretary General of the Women’s Union. In 1994, she joined the Rally of Republicans (RDR), founded by PDCI dissidents and led by Alassane Ouattara. Since then, she has remained loyal to this party and its leader.
Kandia Camara rose through the ranks within the RDR, becoming Secretary General of the party in 2014, under the presidency of Alassane Ouattara. She also held important ministerial positions, including Minister of National Education, where she was criticized for her department’s lack of results.
In 2021, Kandia Camara was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, becoming the first woman to occupy this position in Côte d’Ivoire. She is appreciated for her combative character and outspokenness, although she has been involved in some controversies during her career, notably regarding the appointment of her husband to a diplomatic post.
His recent election as president of the Senate confirms Alassane Ouattara’s confidence in Kandia Camara. She thus becomes the fifth person in the Ivorian state and will play a key role in the development of laws and the governance of the country.
This appointment also attracted positive reactions, particularly regarding the promotion of justice and gender equality. As the first woman to hold this position, Kandia Camara is paving the way for other women to access positions of political responsibility in Côte d’Ivoire.
In conclusion, the election of Kandia Camara as president of the Senate in Côte d’Ivoire marks a turning point in the political history of the country. His impressive career and his commitment to President Alassane Ouattara earned him this promotion. Let us hope that his assumption of office will contribute to strengthening democracy and gender equality in Côte d’Ivoire.