Africa: AU Designates Jakaya Kikwete As High Representative in Horn and Red Sea

Africa: AU Designates Jakaya Kikwete As High Representative in Horn and Red Sea

The Chairperson of the AU Commission has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

African Union Commission taps Kikwete to lead peace push in Horn of Africa

The African Union (AU) has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

AU appoints Tanzanian ex-president Kikwete as high representative for Horn of Africa, Red Sea

AU appoints Tanzanian ex-president Kikwete as high representative for Horn of Africa, Red Sea

AU Appoints Kikwete as High Representative for the Horn of Africa and Red Sea

ADDIS ABABA — The African Union (AU) has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, a region of strategic importance and ongoing political and security challenges. The appointment was announced on 25 March 2026 by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission. In this role, Kikwete will lead the AU’s efforts to address complex peace and se…

Ex-Tanzanian President Kikwete named AU envoy for Horn of Africa

ADDIS ABABA, Mar 26 – Former Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has been appointed as the High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf noted that in his new role, President Kikwete will support the African Union’s efforts to address the complex political, peace and security dynamics across the region. His mandate will also involve strengthening regional cooperation m…

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African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as the AU high representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Kikwete is set to support the continental body’s efforts to address the complex political, peace and security dynamics across the region. The AU is confident that Kikwete will make a significant contribution to support countries in the region in addressing prevailing challeng…