Euphrasie Kandeke

Euphrasie Kandeke was a Burundian politician. She was named Minister for Women's Questions by Jean-Baptiste Bagaza in 1982[1][2] (some sources state instead that she took the position in 1974.[3]) She served alongside Caritas Mategeko Karadereye, who at the time was the Minister of Social Affairs; the two were the first women to serve in the Burundian cabinet.[1][2] She remained in her position until 1987.[3] During her career she also served as the secretary general of the Burundian Women's Federation,[4] and was a member of the political bureau of the Union for National Progress.[5] Later she was imprisoned,[6] being taken into custody the night before the 1987 coup; among her offenses was held to be making the suggestion that the army should be smaller. While in jail she was served Fanta lemonade mixed with salt, among other hardships.[7] Kandeke was a Tutsi.[8]

References
  1. Jeune Afrique. Les Editions J.A. 1982.
  2. "Net Press". www.netpress.bi. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  3. "Burundi Ministers". www.guide2womenleaders.com. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  4. Daily Report: People's Republic of China. National Technical Information Service. 1980.
  5. Women's International Network News. Women's International Network. 1980.
  6. Colin Legum (1989). Africa Contemporary Record: Annual Survey and Documents. Africa Research Limited.
  7. New African. IC Magazines Limited. 1987.
  8. Raphaël Ntibazonkiza (1992). Au royaume des seigneurs de la lance: De l'indépendance à nos jours (1962-1992). Bruxelles droits de l'homme. ISBN 978-2-9600041-1-3.


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