First Lady Sustjie Mbumba

This week, Former First Lady Sustjie Mbumba met with General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, the First Gentleman of Namibia, for a handover and exchange of key information relating to the Office of the First Spouse. This marks the official close of Madame Mbumba’s tenure as First Lady.

Ethiopian Airlines’ all-women-operated flight to Windhoek, Namibia, received a warm welcome from H.E. @FirstLadyNam, The First Lady Of Namibia. Flying beyond limits! #FlyEthiopian #IWD2025 #Flyingbeyondlimits

The First Lady added, “Equality can only be achieved when the diversity, differences, and qualities of women are truly valued and celebrated.” To conclude, Madame Mbumba urged women to live authentically and not conform to others’ idea of what womanhood is. #WomensDay2025

Speaking on the aviation industry, Madame Mbumba highlighted its shift from being male-dominated to an increasingly popular path for women. She applauded all women pilots including her daughter, for their contributions. #InternationalWomensDay

Soaring Together: Celebrating Women ✈️ Today, at the invitation of Ethiopian Airlines, First Lady Madame Sustjie Mbumba welcomed a special all-female-operated flight at Hosea Kutako Airport. The reception honoured the crew and celebrated women in Namibia on #WomensDay2025.

Meet the Newly Elected Leaders of Organisation of African First Ladies for Development. (OAFLAD) H.E. Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 – Elected President H.E. Dr. Ana Dias Lourenço, First Lady of Angola 🇦🇴 – Elected Vice-President Both will serve a two-year term (2025-2027), leading efforts to advance health, gender equality, and social development across Africa. About OAFLAD ow.ly/76jQ50V1fMu

One of the key moments of the 29th #OAFLADGeneralAssembly’s open session was the recognition of the outgoing members of the Steering Committee. On this special occasion, each First Lady who served during the past two-year mandate was honored with a certificate in recognition of her dedication and contributions. #OAFLAD2025

@unaids is a proud founding partner of @OAFLAD and I was delighted to join their 29th General Assembly in Addis - an important moment to commemorate and build on the legacy of leadership & rights secured at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, 30 yrs ago. I was fortunate to be there and amongst the women who called on governments to entrench gender equality in law and in practice. The African Women's Caucus championed the critical area of the rights of the girl child in the Beijing Platform for Action. #Beijing30 #AUSummit

Madame Mbumba, together with all outgoing Steering Committee members, received Certificates of Appreciation for their commitment and contributions to #OAFLAD during their two-year tenure. #AUSummit

We were delighted to have our partners, including the @_AfricanUnion, Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation, @UNAIDS, and @UNFPA join us for the Open Session. Their support is instrumental in helping OAFLAD achieve its strategic objectives.

"As I transition from the helm of OAFLAD’s leadership, I do so with immense gratitude for your support over the past year." Madame Sustjie Mbumba, outgoing @OAFLAD President, delivered her final remarks at the Open Session of #OAFLAD's 29th General Assembly in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹

#Day4 #OAFLADGeneralAssembly We are delighted to announce the final results of the OAFLAD elections🗳️: ➡️Her Excellency Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, @Ladyfatimabio First Lady of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, elected President of #OAFLAD ➡️Her Excellency Dr. Ana Dias Lourenço, First Lady of Angola🇦🇴, elected Vice-President of #OAFLAD Both will serve a two-year term from 2025 to 2027. We are confident in their leadership and commitment🤝 to advancing our mission and addressing the challenges ahead

#Day4 #OAFLADGeneralAssembly - We welcome the newly elected members of the OAFLAD Steering Committee🎉🎉 ! ➡️Southern Africa Angola 🇦🇴 Malawi 🇲🇼 ➡️West Africa Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 Nigeria 🇳🇬 ➡️Central Africa Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 Congo Brazzaville 🇨🇬 ➡️East Africa Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Kenya 🇰🇪

#OAFLAD also congratulates the members elected to serve on the Steering Committee: 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇦🇴 Angola 🇨🇬 Congo 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇬🇶 Equatorial guinea 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇪🇹 Ethiopia We look forward to your leadership in advancing #OAFLAD’s mission across Africa.

Madame Mbumba had the honour of announcing H.E. @Ladyfatimabio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, as the new President and H.E. Dr. Ana Dias Lourenço, First Lady of Angola, as Vice President of #OAFLAD for 2025-2027. Congratulations, we wish them a successful and impactful tenure.

This morning, First Ladies convened at the @_AfricanUnion for the Closed Session of the 29th @OAFLAD General Assembly. The session marked a key moment for #OAFLAD, ushering in new leadership with the election of a new President and Steering Committee. #OAFLADGeneralAssembly