Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
State of Eitrea (Female suffrage 1955 as part of Ethiopia) The territory was colonized by Italy in the late 19^th century, it became a British Protectorate in 1941, 1952 incorporated in Ethiopia which became a federation. In 1962 Emperor Haile Sellasie II withdrew the high degree of autonomy and incorporated Ethiopia as a Province, thereby starting a civil war which ended in de-facto independence in 1991, which was recognized in 1992

Also see Eitrea Local Leaders

1991- Minister of Justice Fawziyya Hashim al-Kader (1998 Third in Cabinet)  
Her given name is also transcribed as Fozia.

1994-97 Minister of Tourism Worku Tesfay Mikael (Tesfamikael)
1999-2001 Commissioner for Eritrean Relief and Refugee Commission and cabinet member
Appointed Ambassador in 1997.

2001-09 Minister of Labour and Human Welfare Askalu Menkerios
2009- Minister of Tourism

2001- Commissioner for Eritrean Relief and Refugee Commission Hewat Zemichael 

2004-09 Minister of Tourism Amna Nurhisen
2009- Minister of Health

2009- Minister of Labour and Human Welfare Selma Hassan
Former Administrator of the Anseba Region

Last update 01.07.10