Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, born on January eighth, nineteen forty-two, is a prominent Mauritian journalist and politician. Her career in public service is marked by her tenure as the fourth vice president of Mauritius from November two thousand ten to April two thousand sixteen, showcasing her dedication to the nation's governance.
During her time in office, Bellepeau had the honor of serving as acting president of Mauritius on two occasions. The first instance was from March thirty-first, two thousand twelve, to July twenty-first, two thousand twelve, following the resignation of Sir Anerood Jugnauth, until the inauguration of Kailash Purryag. Her leadership during this transitional period was pivotal for the country.
She stepped into the role of acting president once again from May twenty-ninth, two thousand fifteen, to June fifth, two thousand fifteen, after Kailash Purryag's resignation, leading up to Ameenah Gurib's inauguration. Bellepeau's contributions to Mauritian politics and her role in shaping the country's leadership landscape are noteworthy.