Anita Asmah: UN’s first African woman force commander

The United Nations has appointed Ghana’s Major General Anita Asmah as Head of Mission and Force Commander for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), making her the first African woman to hold this position.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the historic appointment on December 11, 2024.

Major General Asmah’s appointment marks a significant step for gender equality in peacekeeping. Her leadership will…