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Keïta was born in 1946 in [[Niamey]] the capital of [[Niger]]. She began her career at the age of 18 as an intern at Radio Niger known as the Niger frist radio station.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> she was an editor and presenter of a newspaper and on the public radio station ''La Voix du Sahel''. In 1993, Keïta was a tireless advocate for democracy, human rights, and women's rights in Niger and participated in the popularization of the [[Constitution of Niger]], which allowed the holding of the first democratic elections of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2018/10/29/97001-20181029FILWWW00286-la-premiere-femme-journaliste-du-niger-mariama-keita-est-morte.php|title=La première femme journaliste du Niger, Mariama Keïta, est morte|date=2018-10-29|website=Le Figaro|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref>
Keïta was born in 1946 in [[Niamey]] the capital of [[Niger]]. She began her career at the age of 18 as an intern at Radio Niger known as the Niger frist radio station.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> she was an editor and presenter of a newspaper and on the public radio station ''La Voix du Sahel''. In 1993, Keïta was a tireless advocate for democracy, human rights, and women's rights in Niger and participated in the popularization of the [[Constitution of Niger]], which allowed the holding of the first democratic elections of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2018/10/29/97001-20181029FILWWW00286-la-premiere-femme-journaliste-du-niger-mariama-keita-est-morte.php|title=La première femme journaliste du Niger, Mariama Keïta, est morte|date=2018-10-29|website=Le Figaro|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref>


She also co-founded the Coordination of Niger Women's NGOs and Associations, a coalition that worked closely with various stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to advance women's rights in areas such as marriage and divorce.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref>
She also co-founded the Coordination of Niger Women's NGOs and Associations, a coalition that worked closely with various stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to advance women's rights in areas such as marriage and divorce.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref> She worked as a teacher, mediator, and communications consultant, sharing her knowledge and skills with the next generation. She authored articles and papers, spoke at conferences, and received numerous national and international awards for her impactful work.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref>


From 2003 to 2006, Keïta served as the president of the Higher Council of Communication (CSC), the body responsible for regulating the country's media. During the latter part of her career, she worked as the director of ''La Voix du Sahel''. She is the first Nigerien woman to become a journalist at a time when the profession was considered exclusively for men in Niger.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://information.tv5monde.com/terriennes/deces-de-mariama-keita-celle-qui-fut-la-premiere-femme-journaliste-du-niger-268483|title=Décès de Mariama Keïta, celle qui fut la première femme journaliste du Niger|last=Traoré|first=Bintou|date=2018-10-30|work=TV5 Monde|access-date=2018-10-31|language=fr}}</ref>
A feminist activist and figure, she was a pioneer in the defense of women's rights in [[Niger]]. She served as the coordinator of about fifty non-governmental organizations and women's associations in Niger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anp.ne/?q=article/deces-de-mariama-keita-doyenne-de-la-presse-nigerienne#sthash.2M4BcBWv.dpbs|title=Décès de Mariama keita , doyenne de la presse nigérienne {{!}} ANP|date=2018-10-29|website=www.anp.ne|language=fr}}</ref> She is also the head of one of the country's first NGOs, the Association for Democracy, Freedom and Development.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Traoré |first=Bintou |date=2018-10-30 |title=Décès de Mariama Keïta, celle qui fut la première femme journaliste du Niger |url=https://information.tv5monde.com/terriennes/deces-de-mariama-keita-celle-qui-fut-la-premiere-femme-journaliste-du-niger-268483 |access-date=2018-10-31 |work=TV5 Monde |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.voaafrique.com/a/niger-deces-de-mariama-keita-premiere-femme-journaliste-du-niger/4634749.html|title=Décès de la première femme journaliste du Niger|date=2018-10-29|work=VOA Afrique|language=fr}}</ref>

A feminist activist and figure, she was a pioneer in the defense of women's rights in [[Niger]]. She served as the coordinator of about fifty non-governmental organizations and women's associations in Niger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anp.ne/?q=article/deces-de-mariama-keita-doyenne-de-la-presse-nigerienne#sthash.2M4BcBWv.dpbs|title=Décès de Mariama keita , doyenne de la presse nigérienne {{!}} ANP|date=2018-10-29|website=www.anp.ne|language=fr}}</ref> She is also the head of one of the country's first NGOs, the Association for Democracy, Freedom and Development.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.voaafrique.com/a/niger-deces-de-mariama-keita-premiere-femme-journaliste-du-niger/4634749.html|title=Décès de la première femme journaliste du Niger|date=2018-10-29|work=VOA Afrique|language=fr}}</ref>


Keïta passed away in Turkey on 29 October 2018, at the age of 72, following a prolonged illness.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/nigers-first-female-journalist-mariama-keita-dies-at-72-20181030|title=Niger's first female journalist Mariama Keita dies at 72|date=2018-10-30|work=News24|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref>
Keïta passed away in Turkey on 29 October 2018, at the age of 72, following a prolonged illness.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/nigers-first-female-journalist-mariama-keita-dies-at-72-20181030|title=Niger's first female journalist Mariama Keita dies at 72|date=2018-10-30|work=News24|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2018-12-10 |title=Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger’s First Woman Journalist |url=https://wellsbringhope.org/mariama-keita-the-remarkable-legacy-of-nigers-first-woman-journalist/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Wells Bring Hope |language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:45, 25 August 2024

Mariama Keïta
Born1946
Niamey, Niger
Died (aged 72)
Turkey
Occupation(s)Journalist, presenter, communication advisor, activist, producer
Employer(s)La Voix du Sahel, Higher Council of Communication of Niger (CSC)
Organization(s)Association for Democracy, Freedom and Development
Known forHead of one of the country's first NGOs, the Association for Democracy, Freedom and Development

Mariama Keïta, born in 1946, was Niger's first woman journalist and feminist activist.She passed away on October 29, 2018.[1]

Biography

Keïta was born in 1946 in Niamey the capital of Niger. She began her career at the age of 18 as an intern at Radio Niger known as the Niger frist radio station.[2][3] she was an editor and presenter of a newspaper and on the public radio station La Voix du Sahel. In 1993, Keïta was a tireless advocate for democracy, human rights, and women's rights in Niger and participated in the popularization of the Constitution of Niger, which allowed the holding of the first democratic elections of the country.[4][5]

She also co-founded the Coordination of Niger Women's NGOs and Associations, a coalition that worked closely with various stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to advance women's rights in areas such as marriage and divorce.[6] She worked as a teacher, mediator, and communications consultant, sharing her knowledge and skills with the next generation. She authored articles and papers, spoke at conferences, and received numerous national and international awards for her impactful work.[7]

A feminist activist and figure, she was a pioneer in the defense of women's rights in Niger. She served as the coordinator of about fifty non-governmental organizations and women's associations in Niger.[8] She is also the head of one of the country's first NGOs, the Association for Democracy, Freedom and Development.[9][10]

Keïta passed away in Turkey on 29 October 2018, at the age of 72, following a prolonged illness.[3][2]

References

  1. ^ "Décès de Mariama Keïta, première femme journaliste du Niger". La Libre (in French). 2018-10-29.
  2. ^ a b "Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger's First Woman Journalist". Wells Bring Hope. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  3. ^ a b "Niger's first female journalist Mariama Keita dies at 72". News24. 2018-10-30.
  4. ^ "La première femme journaliste du Niger, Mariama Keïta, est morte". Le Figaro. 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  5. ^ "Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger's First Woman Journalist". Wells Bring Hope. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  6. ^ "Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger's First Woman Journalist". Wells Bring Hope. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  7. ^ "Mariama Keita: The Remarkable Legacy of Niger's First Woman Journalist". Wells Bring Hope. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  8. ^ "Décès de Mariama keita , doyenne de la presse nigérienne | ANP". www.anp.ne (in French). 2018-10-29.
  9. ^ Traoré, Bintou (2018-10-30). "Décès de Mariama Keïta, celle qui fut la première femme journaliste du Niger". TV5 Monde (in French). Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  10. ^ "Décès de la première femme journaliste du Niger". VOA Afrique (in French). 2018-10-29.
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