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Edite Ten Juá

b. 1972

São Tomé and Príncipe lawyer and businesswoman

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About Edite Ten Juá

Born 1972. Edite Ten Juá is a politician.

Edite Ramos da Costa Tenjua (born 31 December 1972) is a São Tomé and Príncipe lawyer and businesswoman who was Minister of Justice from 2012 to 2014, served on the country's Constitutional Court from 2019 to 2020. She was the minister of foreign affairs from 2020 to 2022.

Early life and education Tenjua was born in Africa on 31 December 1972 and moved to Portugal in 1976. She has also written several children's books includingTita Catita. In 2019, she was the petroleum affairs advisor to the Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, after being accused by Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada of taking bribes in a case related to the sale of brewery Cervejeira Rosema to an Angolan company.

Tenjua was appointed foreign minister by Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus on 21 September 2020, replacing Elsa Teixeira Pinto.

In 2025 she was one of thirteen women chosen from across Africa as a future "Amujae" leader by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development.

Personal life Tenjua is a Christian.

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Important facts

Born
31 December 1972, São Tomé and Príncipe
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
São Tomé and Príncipe
Education
University of Lisbon
Positions held
Minister of Foreign Affairs of São Tomé and Príncipe, Minister of Justice
Also known as
Edite Tenjua, Edite dos Ramos Ten Juá, Edite Ramos da Costa Tenjua, Edite Do Ramos Da Costa Ten Jua, H.E. Ms. Edite do Ramos da Costa Ten-jua

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Edite Ten Juá?

São Tomé and Príncipe lawyer and businesswoman

When was Edite Ten Juá born?

Edite Ten Juá was born on 31 December 1972 in São Tomé and Príncipe.

What is Edite Ten Juá's occupation?

Edite Ten Juá is a politician.

What nationality is Edite Ten Juá?

Edite Ten Juá's recorded nationality: São Tomé and Príncipe.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edite Ten Juá

· Wikidata: Q99510744

· DBpedia: Edite Tenjua

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