When Comfort Ero accepted the role of president and chief executive of the International Crisis Group, she knew she was stepping into one of the world’s most demanding leadership positions.
What she did not anticipate was that just two months into the job, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would thrust the organisation into one of the most significant global crises in recent history.
Ero made history as the first Black woman to lead the New York-based think tank since its establishment in 1995, becoming only the second woman ever to occupy the position.
Her appointment marked a milestone not only for the organisation but also for African representation in global peace and security leadership.
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