Description: (Senegalese Politician and Former Mayor of Dakar)
Soham El Wardini is a distinguished Senegalese politician who has made significant contributions to Dakar's political scene. She made history by becoming the first woman to serve as the mayor of post-independence Dakar and remains the city's only deputy mayor to date. Wardini's political journey began with the Alliance of the Forces of Progress before she was appointed deputy mayor under Khalifa Sall. During her tenure as mayor, Dakar was selected to host the 2022 Summer Youth Olympics, marking a notable achievement in her leadership.