{"id":43787,"date":"2026-03-26T20:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/au-appoints-kikwete-as-high-representative-for-horn"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:41:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:41:40","slug":"au-appoints-kikwete-as-high-representative-for-horn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/au-appoints-kikwete-as-high-representative-for-horn","title":{"rendered":"AU Appoints Kikwete as High Representative for Horn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>The African Union (AU) has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening regional peace and stability efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Wednesday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will lead the continental body\u2019s engagement in addressing the \u201ccomplex political, peace and security dynamics\u201d across the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to the AU, Kikwete\u2019s mandate will center on advancing preventive diplomacy, facilitating inclusive political dialogue, and promoting confidence-building among regional stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>He is also expected to play a key role in strengthening cooperation mechanisms to foster sustainable peace and long-term stability.<\/p>\n<p>The position will involve close coordination with regional and international partners, including the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the East African Community (EAC), the Arab League, and the United Nations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis coordinated engagement is particularly critical considering the strategic importance of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea for international trade and the broader stability of the African continent,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The AU emphasized that Kikwete\u2019s role will address immediate regional challenges while also taking into account their wider implications for global trade and continental security.<\/p>\n<p>Chairperson Youssouf expressed confidence in Kikwete\u2019s leadership, highlighting his extensive diplomatic experience and track record in conflict resolution as key assets in navigating ongoing challenges in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Kikwete\u2019s appointment underscores the AU\u2019s renewed focus on the Horn of Africa and Red Sea corridor, a region of growing geopolitical significance and persistent security concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. The African Union (AU) has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening regional peace and stability efforts. 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