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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim was born on 17 October, 1959 in Surinam, British Mauritius, is a Scientist and president of Mauritius. Discover Ameenah Gurib-Fakim's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 17 October, 1959
Birthday 17 October
Birthplace Surinam, British Mauritius
Nationality Mauritius

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Who Is Ameenah Gurib-Fakim's Husband?

Her husband is Anwar Fakim (m. 1988)

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Parents Hassenjee Gurib Firdaus Durgauhee
Husband Anwar Fakim (m. 1988)
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Children 2

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1959

Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim GCSK (born 17 October 1959) is a Mauritian politician and biodiversity scientist who served as the sixth president of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018.

Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim was born in the village of Surinam on 17 October 1959, to parents Hassenjee Gurib and Firdaus Durgauhee.

She grew up in Plaine Magnien and completed her studies at the primary school in Saint-Patrice.

She then moved to Mahébourg Loreto Convent, finishing her Higher School Certificate at Loreto Convent Quatre Bornes before flying to England for her undergraduate degree in chemistry.

1983

She graduated from the University of Surrey in 1983 with a BSc degree in chemistry.

1987

After obtaining her PhD degree in organic chemistry at Exeter University, she returned home in 1987 to take employment at the University of Mauritius.

She worked as Managing Director of CIDP Research & Innovation (formerly Cephyr, Centre for Phytotherapy Research).

1988

In 1988, she married Dr. Anwar Fakim who is a surgeon.

1992

They have two children; a son (Adam, born in 1992 and studied at the University of Kent) and a daughter (Imaan, who studied Computer Science).

Soon after her appointment as President the former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam raised concerns about the PhD qualifications of Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.

Ramgoolam reiterated his earlier concerns when the Platinum Card Scandal came to light.

1995

She also worked at the Mauritius Research Council as Manager for Research (1995–1997).

2001

Previously, she was a Professor with a personal chair in Organic Chemistry at the University of Mauritius (2001) and where she served successively as Dean of the Faculty of Science and Pro–Vice Chancellor (2004–2010).

2007

Gurib-Fakim has also been the recipient of various international awards including the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science (2007), Laureate for the National Economic and Social Council (2007), the CTA / NEPAD / AGRA / RUFORUM for ‘African Women in Science’ and the African Union Award for Women in Science.

2008

She was also made Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (CSK) by President Anerood Jugnauth in 2008 for her contribution to the education and the scientific sector.

2009

She was awarded the Order of the ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Academiques’ by the Government of France in 2009.

Upon becoming President, she was automatically elevated to the highest civilian award of Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GSCK).

2011

She served as the Chairperson the International Council for Scientific Union – Regional Office for Africa (2011–2014).

2013

In December 2013 Gurib-Fakim made a complaint to the Mauritian Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) alleging religious discrimination in the consideration of her application for Vice Chancellor of the University of Mauritius (UoM).

The EOC investigation found that this was not the case, but noted shortcomings in the selection process.

The report cited the lack of clear criteria and mark sheets for evaluating candidates.

Similarly, the last word went to Professor Jugessur, then president of the Council of the UoM if tiebreak.

Gurib-Fakim eventually left her position as Professor at the University to open her own science centre known as CIDP Research & Innovation where she is the Managing Director.

2014

In December 2014, she was selected to be the presidential candidate of the Alliance Lepep.

2015

After Kailash Purryag resigned on 29 May 2015, both Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth and Leader of the Opposition Paul Berenger positively welcomed her nomination, which was unanimously approved in a vote in the National Assembly.

Gurib-Fakim is the first woman elected as president of the country and is the third woman to have served as Head of State following Queen Elizabeth II and Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, who preceded her in this office and was her first Vice President.

In 2015, her nomination for the Presidency of Mauritius, put forward by then-PM and fellow Militant Socialist Movement member Anerood Jugnauth, was unanimously approved by the Mauritian National Assembly.

2018

She resigned in 2018 amid a financial scandal during the prime ministership of Pravind Jugnauth.

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim officially resigned from the position of President of Mauritius on 23 March 2018 after the 50th anniversary of independence celebrations when L'Express newspapers leaked her bank details, although she had refunded the expenditures one year before the leak.

This resignation was mainly due to conflicts on interest and allegations arising from her involvement as Vice-Chairperson of the Charitable Organisation Planet Earth Institute (PEI), private expenditures on a credit card and business trips financed by PEI and approved by the Govt.

of Mauritius, given the involvement of PEI's controversial founder and businessman Álvaro Sobrinho.

Ameenah Gurib Fakim also requested that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) issue a banking license to Álvaro Sobrinho, as Chairperson of PEI to host the PASET Funds.

In June 2018 the Government of Mauritius instigated a Commission of Inquiry on violation of the Constitution and other laws by former President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, led by Judge Asraf Ally Caunhye.

Before resigning from office in 2018, and without consulting the Cabinet of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim had nominated Sir Hamid Moollan to preside an ill-fated Commission of Inquiry on Álvaro Sobrinho's activities.

Despite numerous hearings over a period of nearly 3 years the inquiry has not been completed.

2019

She served as a 2019 keynote speaker of Cambridge University's conference "Africa Together: Which Way Forward?"

hosted by the African Society of Cambridge University.

The office of president remained vacant until December 2019, when Prithvirajsing Roopun took office.

In the meantime, Vice President Barlen Vyapoory functioned as acting president.