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Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?

Al Jazeera Friday 24 July 2026, 20:18 UTC 1 min read
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In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.

In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.
Afrah al-Zouba (PERSON) Yemen (LOCATION) Yemeni (ORG)
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