Conversation so far:
What happened in 2005 for Maathai?
On 28 March 2005, Maathai was elected the first president of the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council.
What did she accomplish as President?
appointed a goodwill ambassador for an initiative aimed at protecting the Congo Basin Forest Ecosystem.
Was this initiative successful?
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Question: What did she do after her time on as President?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Maathai do after her time on as President?