The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has announced the appointment of Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as his High Representative for the Horn of Africa region.

This decision is part of the African Union’s drive to promote peace, security, stability and political dialogue all over the Horn of Africa region. 

Specifically, the High Representative will intensify engagements with all relevant political actors and stakeholders in the region towards entrenching durable peace and stability within the Horn of Africa. 

The former Nigerian Leader brings with him very rich political experience, and impeccable credentials of keen commitment to the lofty ideals of Pan-Africanism and regional integration and cooperation.