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Ellen Sirleaf Johnson

Ellen Sirleaf Johnson is a Liberian politician and economist who served as the first female President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. Known as "Africa's Inspirer," she played a crucial role in promoting peace, rebuilding the country after civil wars, and advancing education and gender equality. Her leadership helped stabilize Liberia and improve healthcare and governance. In 2011, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with other activists for her efforts to secure peace and prevent conflict. Her work is widely recognized as a significant contribution to democracy, human rights, and development in Liberia and Africa.