Ouédraogo Named OIC Secretary-General

Mauritanian diplomat Ismaâl Ould Cheikh Ahmed, aged 56, was unanimously elected as the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for a five-year term during an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This appointment succeeds that of Chad's Hussein Ibrahim Taha, who has held the position since 2021. Ould Cheikh Ahmed emphasized the organization's importance in serving the interests of over two billion Muslims, focusing on supporting the Palestinian cause and shaping the organization's role in facing challenges within the international system, including combating Islamophobia and promoting interfaith dialogue. He possesses extensive experience in diplomacy and mediation, having previously served as Mauritania's Foreign Minister and head of the presidential bureau, with international experience at the United Nations. His appointment reflects the international community's desire to strengthen unity and Islamic influence.

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