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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The African Union Commission has invited former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, to participate in the 12th Annual High-Level Retreat of High Representatives, Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the Chairperson of the Commission, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya next week \u2013 1st to 3rd of November, 2021.<\/p>\n

The theme of the retreat which is \u201cimproved Coordination and Harmonization for impactful Mediation,\u201d is aimed at building a consensus that will inform AU\u2019s promotion of peace and security in Africa.<\/p>\n

Former President Koroma is expected to share his wide experience in mediation and reconciliation in Africa.<\/p>\n

A letter signed by the AU Commissioner, Ambassador Bankole Adebayo reads; \u201cThe 12th High-Level Retreat will provide participants an opportunity to reflect, take stock and review ongoing mediation efforts in the evolving conflict context on the Continent towards better coherence for more sustained impact. The exercise also offers insights and exchanges by mediation practitioners on emerging policy and practice as it relates to inclusivity, particularly of women, youth and civil society.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has gained a track-record with the African Union and ECOWAS, under whose auspices he has performed various mediation roles \u2013 managing conflicts before, during and after elections in various countries including Zambia, Benin, Togo and Namibia. He was also influential in the ECOWAS mediation efforts in Ivory Coast, Guinea \u2013 Bissau and the Gambia.<\/p>\n

Next week\u2019s High-level session will be opened by the AU Commission Chairperson and a senior official from the Government of Kenya, bringing together participants from member States and AU organs.<\/p>\n

A segment of the programme will also include an interactive session between the AU High Representatives and top officials of the United Nations. This, according to the AU Commission, will strengthen \u201cmulti-lateral coordination.\u201d<\/p>\n

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