Amina Mohamed
Amina Mohamed is a prominent Kenyan politician and diplomat who has served in various key roles, including as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Known for her extensive experience in international relations, she was a candidate for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2017, where she was defeated, marking a significant moment in Kenya's diplomatic history. Her candidacy highlighted Kenya's ambition to play a leading role in African affairs, although it also exposed challenges in the country's diplomatic strategy.
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Dr Amina Mohamed described President Hassan’s inclusive leadership as what the country needs most right now.
The urgent task ahead | The Citizen
Tanzania· 2025-11-06
Amina Mohamed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations who consulted with the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso.
𝐎𝐍𝐔: Le Burkina appelle à nommer les parrains du terrorisme
Burkina Faso· 2025-09-25
Amina Mohamed urged the international community to press Sudanese actors to negotiate.
Nairobi forum warns Sudan war drawing in foreign fighters
Kenya· 2025-09-11
Amina Mohamed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the UN who commented on the importance of the meeting in Seville.
Líderes reunidos em Sevilha tentam relançar ajuda ao desenvolvimento
Cabo Verde· 2025-06-28
Amina Mohamed is a GWL Voices’ member advocating for women's leadership in international institutions.
A woman leading the African Development Bank would be a strategic investment – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-18
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed also expressed displeasure with the slow progress of the stadium's construction.
Construction work at Kipchoge Keino Stadium stalls once again despite Sh3.5b budgetKenya· 2025-04-14
Former Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed was present at the event discussing national security.
NIS boss, Kahariri's objective is achieved; public is talking about securityKenya· 2025-04-07
Amina Mohamed's campaign saw Kenya largely isolated after the first round of voting.
Kenya's AUC performance proof of its rising diplomatic influenceKenya· 2025-03-03
Amina Mohamed’s campaign faced challenges that highlighted Kenya's diplomatic struggles.
Kenya's diplomatic heft is growing in a fractured AfricaKenya· 2025-02-27
Amina Mohamed was defeated by Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat in the 2017 AUC elections.
Kenya's glaring mistakes that cost Raila AUC chairmanshipKenya· 2025-02-19
