Cherinet Hariffo

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Cherinet Hariffo is an Ethiopian diplomat who serves as the Permanent Representative of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to the United Nations. [1] [2] [3] [4] A former refugee, Hariffo became the youngest individual in history to be appointed to such a position when he presented his credentials in March 2025. [5] [6]

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  1. "New Permanent Observer for Intergovernmental Authority on Development Presents Letter of Appointment | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  2. "Permanent Observer Mission of IGAD to the United Nations". IGAD. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  3. "Permanent Observer of Permanent Observer of Intergovernmental Authority on Development Presents Credentials to Secretary-General | UN Photo". media.un.org. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  4. "IGAD Boosts Global Voice: UN Mission Opens in New York". ebc.et. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  5. "From mayai pasua to IGAD's UN permanent observer at 24". 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  6. "Ethiopian Diplomat Becomes IGAD's Youngest UN Observer - DNE Africa". 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2025-10-17.