Edna Adan Ismail


Here are many diverse photos of Edna Adan. They range from 1954, when at age 17 Edna was brought to London, having been awarded a Colonial Welfare and Development Scholarship by the British. Other photos are from recent international conferences in which she participated, such as the Clinton Global Initiative. One of the highlights include her visit to the Johnson White House while she was the First Lady of Somalia. There were also the years of service at the World Health Organization. Following independence, Edna served in the Somaliland cabinet, including as the Foreign Minister.