Amina Priscille Longoh

Amina Priscille Longoh
Minister of State, Minister of Women, Protection of Early Childhood and National Solidarity
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 14, 2020
PresidentIdriss Déby
Mahamat Déby
Ambassador of Chad to France
Incumbent
Assumed office
January, 2026
Ambassador of Chad to Vatican
Personal details
Born1991 (age 34–35)
Sarh, Chad
PartyPatriotic Salvation Movement

Amina Priscille Longoh (born 1991) is a Chadian humanitarian organizer, politician and diplomat who has served as the Ambassador of Chad to France since January 2026, and as Ambassador to the Vatican since May of the same year.[1][2] She has served as in the government of Chad as minister of women and the protection of early childhood since July 2020.[3]

Early life and education

Amina Priscille Longoh was born in 1991 in Sarh, located in the Moyen-Chari region of southern Chad.[4] She pursued higher education in business administration, obtaining a bachelor's degree from the Wintech Professional Institute in Ghana and a master's degree in business administration from Sup’Management.[3][5][6]

Career

Longoh began her professional career in the oil sector, working for the multinational company Glencore from 2013 to 2018.[7] She later left the industry to focus on humanitarian work and social impact initiatives.[5]

Political career

In 2016, she founded Tchad Helping Hands, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls.[4][7] The initiative focuses on education, welfare, and emergency assistance for disadvantaged communities in Chad. She has also been actively involved in advocacy for gender equality and the protection of children, working with both local and international partners.[5][8]

In 2019, Longoh was appointed by President Idriss Déby as Director of the National Women's House in Chad. She also served as Education Commissioner for the Panafrican Youth Union.[7][9][10]

In July 2020, she was appointed by Déby as Minister of Women and the Protection of Early Childhood at the age of 29, making her one of the youngest members of the Chadian government.[4][10] She was one of nine women in the 35-member cabinet.[7][11][12] She retained her position through multiple government reshuffles under transitional president Mahamat Déby, who took over after his father's death.[13][14]

The minister was the subject of a controversy in November 2020 when a photo circulated online of her holding a Quran, which was a gift from students at a Quranic school. Some Muslims believe that non-Muslims should not directly touch the holy book. She apologized, removing the photo from her social media profile and asking for forgiveness from the Muslim community.[15][16]

In September 2023, she was raised to the rank of Minister of State, becoming the first woman in Chad to attain that level.[3][8][17]

Longoh has advocated against the social and economic marginalization of women, and in favor of women's role in pan-African unity and identity.[18][19] She has also been involved in national and international efforts addressing gender-based violence and social inclusion.[8][2]

Diplomatic career

In 2026, Longoh was appointed as the Ambassador of Chad to France.[20] This is a transition from her ministerial role into diplomatic service, representing Chad in France.[1] On May 21, 2026, she was appointed ambassador to the Vatican.[21]

References

  1. 1 2 "10 choses à savoir sur l'ambassadrice de Déby Itno auprès de Macron, Amina Priscille Longoh". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  2. 1 2 "New integrated gender-based violence treatment centre inaugurated in N'Djamena". UNFPA WCARO. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Biography - Chad National Authorities and Stakeholders" (PDF). United Nations Peacebuilding. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "Meet Amina Priscille Longoh, Chad's Minister of Women and Protection of Children". Her Network. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  5. 1 2 3 "Du social au ministre d'État : qui est Amina Priscille Longoh". Tchad View. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Female Minister at 29, Amina Priscille Longoh's Journey". Justica Anima. 2020-10-24. Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Beramgoto Jr, Alex (2020-07-20). "Nouveaux visages du gouvernement : Amina Priscille Longoh, du social à la politique". Tchadinfos.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  8. 1 2 3 "Search results for Amina Priscille Longoh". Tchad Infos. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "Tchad : la samaritaine Amina Priscille Longoh nommée directrice générale de la Maison de la Femme". Tchadinfos.com (in French). 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  10. 1 2 "Tchad : Idriss Deby remanie son gouvernement à dix mois de la présidentielle". LSi Africa (in French). 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  11. ↑ "Amina Priscille Longoh, nouvelle ministre du gouvernement tchadien". 50 - 50 Magazine (in French). 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  12. ↑ Ndungidi, Patrick (2020-07-15). "Tchad : Amina Priscille Longoh,29 ans, nommée ministre au sein du nouveau gouvernement". African Shapers (in French). Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  13. ↑ Ahmed, Abdulateef (2022-07-11). "Chadian President Mahamat Itno Reshuffles Cabinet". News Central TV. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  14. ↑ "Tchad : liste du nouveau gouvernement du 9 juillet 2022". Alwihda Info (in French). 2022-07-09. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  15. ↑ "Tchad : don controversé du Coran, Amina Priscille Longoh demande les excuses aux musulmans". Agence Alwiam (in French). 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  16. ↑ "Tchad : des filles d'une école coranique offrent un Coran à la ministre de la Femme, retour sur la polémique". Alwihda Info (in French). 2020-11-16.
  17. ↑ "Amina Priscille Longoh, première femme Ministre d'Etat au Tchad". Tchadinfos.com (in French). 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  18. ↑ "Société: " Être proche des vulnérables est pour moi plus qu'une vocation ", Amina P. Longoh". Tchadinfos.com (in French). 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  19. ↑ Orédje, Narcissus (2020-07-31). "Journée de la femme africaine : la ministre Longoh plaide pour la vulgarisation des textes au Tchad". Tchadinfos.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  20. ↑ "Agence Presse Radio - Détails". agencepresseradio.com. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  21. ↑ "Holy See Press Office". vatican.va. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
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