Description: (Sudanese Politician)
Intisar el-Zein Soughayroun is a prominent archaeologist who serves as a professor at the University of Khartoum. In September 2019, she became the Sudanese Minister for Higher Education in the Transitional Cabinet under Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. This move was a pivotal step in Sudan's path to democracy. Soughayroun's expertise in archaeology, combined with her governmental position, demonstrates her commitment to academic research and public service, solidifying her reputation as a respected and influential figure in her field.