Description: (First Female Minister of Sudan and the First Woman Who Contested the Presidency of Sudan)
Fatima Abdel Mahmoud is a notable Sudanese politician and academic known for her influential role within the Sudanese Socialist Democratic Union. In 1973, she made history as the first female minister in Sudan, serving as the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Social Affairs. She further broke barriers by becoming the first woman to contest the Presidency of Sudan, participating in the general elections of 2010 and 2015. Fatima Abdel Mahmoud's career reflects her unwavering dedication to public service and political leadership in Sudan.