United States, July 1 -- The World Bank Group has appointed Fily Sissoko as the new Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles, effective today. He succeeds Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, who held the position for the past four and a half years.In this new role, Mr. Sissoko will lead the World Bank Group's engagement with government counterparts, development partners, and other stakeholders, advancing initiatives aligned with national priorities and the World Bank's vision of a world free of poverty on a livable planet.An Ivorian national, Mr. Sissoko brings over 23 years of development experience across Africa, East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific. Most recently, he served as the World Bank Country Manage...