From 1992 until 1994 she served as Minister of Women's Affairs; from 1994 until 1995 she was Secretary of Women's Affairs. Her father is Cheikh Ahmed Aicha, a notable of the country who made sure that his children received a very good education. She was born and raised in the City of Boutilimit known for its academics, intellectuals and senior government officials since the country's independence until today, called the cultural capital of Mauritania.