Thrilled to have had a productive meeting with World Bank VP Victoria Kwakwa in DC. We discussed the progress made since last year's HIPC completion, including deepening and embedding the gains from our reform efforts while also initiating new economic reforms. I have reaffirmed

Congratulations Ambassador Dahir Hassan, on your new role and on presenting your credentials. Wishing you success as you work to strengthen the ties between Somalia and the U.S. 🇸🇴🤝🇺🇸.

I was honored to meet with Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom, and his top management team today! We had insightful discussions on expanding investment opportunities and strengthening Vodacom’s partnership with the World Bank Group to drive regional growth and connectivity. Exciting

It was an impactful week at the 2024 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, where leaders, experts, and stakeholders united to address global challenges. Key topics included fostering economic resilience, advancing climate action, reducing poverty and inequality, and promoting financial

A year ago today, I had the honour of witnessing #Somalia reaching the HIPC Completion Point in Washington DC with H.E. President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and colleagues from the World Bank IMF. This was a hard-won reform led struggle spanning nearly a decade which we achieved

A fruitful and impactful week at the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and @IMF The week was filled with rich discussions on development financing, tackling global challenges, strengthening partnerships, and driving inclusive growth. Grateful for the collaboration and

Proud to co-host the 1st-ever #AfricaDay at World Bank HQ! Grateful to Ambassadors & reps from #AfricaGroup1 countries for joining us in reaffirming Africa’s leadership in global development. #AfricaGroup1 Zarau Wendeline Kibwe Ms. Lonkhululeko Magagula

Honored to judge the World Bank #YouthInnovation Pitch Competition! 7 powerful ideas. 4 teams awarded $100,000 in total. 👏 Congrats to the 4 winning teams for your vision and impact! Grateful to @WBG_Y2Y & fellow judges for an inspiring experience. #YIF25 #InnovationForImpact

ED Dr. Zarau Kibwe is in #Mogadishu for a two-day mission to advance #Somalia’s development priorities & deepen collaboration with authorities, partners & the private sector. Thank you @FinanceSomalia for the warm welcome! #AfricaGroup1 Zarau Wendeline Kibwe Abdirahman Bashir S

In Mogadishu, Minister of Finance Bihi Egeh met with Dr. Zarau Wendeline (Zarau Wendeline Kibwe),Executive Director at the World Bank for Africa Group 1 (22 countries including Somalia). They discussed strengthening collaboration to support Somalia’s economic reforms,inclusive growth, and

A productive week in #Mogadishu accompanying the ED Zarau Wendeline Kibwe World Bank. Engaged with Somali leaders, private sector, partners & UN—also honored to witness the launch of Somalia’s 2060 Centennial Vision.

Honored to speak at SIMAD University on the role of Somali youth in nation rebuilding. Grateful to Rector Dr @Abdikarimmohaid and the university leadership for the kind invitation and warm welcome. It was a pleasure to engage with such bright and driven students from the Faculty

Just wrapped up a few impactful days at #FFD4 in Seville. Grateful to be part of important conversations on scaling development finance and shaping innovative tools to support the SDGs. One key milestone was the adoption of the global financing gap. Gracias, Sevilla!

Pleased to share our recent blog, “Reimagining development in fragile and conflict-affected settings,” co-authored with @Jeehan Abdul Ghaffar Jeehan Abdul Ghaffar. We argue that fragility is not only about risks, it is also about possibilities. With the right support, fragile settings

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Thank you all for your kind messages and warm congratulations. I truly appreciate the love, support, and encouragement from family, friends, and colleagues. Alhamdulillah, I’m deeply humbled and look forward to serving with sincerity and purpose InshaAllah🙏.