“To accelerate action for Africa’s livestock and fisheries, we must drive innovation, collaboration, and champion inclusivity.” As the Director of the African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), Dr. Huyam Salih is spearheading transformative change in Africa’s animal resource sectors, exemplifying the 2025 International Women’s Day theme, “Accelerate Action,” through her leadership and dedication to progress. With a vision that