Botswana: Lesego Chombo, who is the youngest leader to be sworn into the government of Botswana was celebrated for her dual roles. She has already made the nation proud by wearing the crown of Miss World Africa earlier this year.
After this, she was also sworn in as the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs. For her hardwork and dedicated service, Chombo received the prestigious “Rising Star of the African Firmament” award at the conclusion of the 11th CC Forum in Paris.
She had visited the Paris forum to advocate for gender rights. The event sought to bring together global leaders as they discussed pressing issues of the world, including climate change.
The officials have shared that the minister of Youth and Gender Affairs was also proud to be part of the forum. She had delivered her address with a focus on gender equality and justice.
The Minister and Miss World Africa was given the honor during an award ceremony, which marked the culmination of the globally renowned forum.
The forum was dedicated to discussing the issues of sustainable investment. The officials at the forum in Paris recognized Chombo’s exceptional leadership and her embodiment of Africa’s rising influence on the world stage.
The officials were able to recognize the young minister’s achievements in promoting unity, youth empowerment, and gender equality were highlighted as key to Africa’s progress. The honor cements Chombo’s position as a trailblazer, representing the potential and responsibility that comes with shaping Africa’s future within the global community.
The minister and her delegation were anticipated to return home on Monday where she would get the hero’s welcome she deserves.
The leaders from all over the world have come forward to congratulate the leader and applaud her for her achievements in the field of politics and pageantry.
The Minister, Lesego Chombo was accompanied to Paris by a number of high ranking government officials and other stakeholders. The images from the awards ceremony were shared by the ministry on their social media accounts.