Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Zufan Tarekegn for appointment as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Kate Okoye. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006. Ms. Tarekegn, a resident of Ward 2 in Washington, DC, will serve for the remainder of an unexpired term ending on October 27, 2027. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Tarekegn, highlighting her experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and community advocacy, particularly for African diaspora communities.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Commission on African Affairs Zufan Tarekegn Confirmation Resolution of 2026," seeks to confirm Ms. Tarekegn's appointment. The resolution outlines her qualifications, including her current role as a store associate at CVS Pharmacy and her work as a language and culture instructor at the Yeneta Language and Cultural Academy. Additionally, Ms. Tarekegn has a strong background in humanitarian efforts, having served as the Executive Director and Cofounder of the Ethiopian Organization for Migration. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia.