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Presidential candidate Nasa Ige promises Somalia's first female Prime Minister if elected

Somali politician and presidential candidate Nasa Ige. [Courtesy]

Prominent Somali politician and presidential candidate Nasa Ige has announced a landmark commitment to appoint a woman as Somalia’s Prime Minister should he win the 2026 presidential election

Mr Ige’s announcement marks what would be a historic first for the country.

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