Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the , has made history as the first Ghanaian-and the only woman-elected to serve on the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee.
COP Donkor's four-year term marks a significant milestone for Ghana and for women in policing across the continent.
Her election not only celebrates her distinguished career and leadership but also underscores the growing importance of gender inclusion in high-level law enforcement decision-making.
The INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee, created to strengthen security cooperation among African nations, will set strategic priorities, address regional security challenges, and make recommendations to the African Regional Conference.
