# Afrah al-Zouba becomes Yemen's first female foreign minister

Afrah al-Zouba has been appointed as Yemen's first female foreign minister, marking a historic milestone in the war-torn country's politics. A diplomat and academic, her appointment signals a potential shift toward greater female representation in a deeply conservative society.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/who-is-afrah-al-zouba-yemens-first-female-foreign-minister?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:18:03 +0000