UK names first black woman ambassador to Mozambique

The first black woman ambassador to be appointed by the UK has called her promotion “an honor and a privilege”.

NneNne Iwuji-Eme has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique. She replaces Joanna Kuenssberg and will assume the post in July.

Ms Iwuji-Eme, who has worked in the UK Foreign Office for 16 years, is quoted in The Guardian as saying that she hoped her appointment would inspire others and strengthen UK-Mozambique ties.

“I hope my appointment as the first British black female career diplomat to this position will inspire young talent, regardless of race or background, to pursue their ambitions in the Foreign Office,” she said.

“I look forward to forging even stronger connections between Britain and Mozambique – two close members of the Commonwealth family.”

Iwuji-Eme previously worked as an economist in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and for Royal Dutch Shell.