Kate Foster OBE
Biography
Ms Kate Foster OBE was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somali, and took up her appointment in February 2021.
Ms Foster has extensive experience working on Africa, including on humanitarian and security issues. She has previously served as the Deputy Director, International Affairs, in the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. Since joining the UK Government, she has also held senior roles on the Ebola Response, Africa Strategy, and as Head of Africa Conflict and Humanitarian Unit.
Prior to joining the UK Government, Ms Foster has also worked as a Programme Director at Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee across Africa.
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Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Somalia