H.E. Cessouma Minata Samate is now the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development.

Prior to her election, she was the Commissioner for Political Affairs of the African Union Commission. She also served as the State Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation, in charge of Regional Cooperation in Burkina Faso.

She replaces H.E. Amira El Fadil who served as Commissioner for Social Affairs since January 2017.

Connect with H.E. Cessouma Minata Samate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmbSamate