Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed is a prominent Mauritanian diplomat and politician known for his extensive experience in international relations. He has previously served in various significant roles, including as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa. Recently, he has been in the news as a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, with the support of the Mauritanian government.