Somali official elected chairperson of IGAD Women's Peace Forum

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — Sadiya Mohamed Noor, Somalia's Director of the Gender Department, has been elected Chairperson of the IGAD Women's Peace and Security Forum (IWPSF), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to amplify women's leadership across the Horn of Africa. The election, held December 4 in Mombasa, Kenya, saw Sadiya secure the position following the withdrawal of South Sudanese candidate Amer Manyok Deng, who assumed the role of Vice Chairperson.

Source: Hiiraan Online