Burundi President Appointed as AU Special Envoy for the Sahel Region
Joao Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the President of the African Union (AU), has announced the appointment of Evariste Ndayishimiye, the President of Burundi, as the Special Envoy for the Sahel region.
In this role, Ndayishimiye will spearhead high-level diplomatic efforts and collaboration by the AU to tackle the security and humanitarian challenges confronting the Sahel, as outlined in a press release issued on Thursday.
The mandate of the special envoy encompasses strengthening engagement with government authorities, opinion leaders, regional actors and organizations, civil society, and all relevant stakeholders. This initiative aims to foster dialogue, achieve consensus, and promote comprehensive strategies for sustainable peace and stability in the Sahel.
Ndayishimiye is recognized for his extensive political experience and his unwavering commitment to pan-Africanism, regional integration, and cooperation, as stated in the announcement.
Lourenço, who also serves as the President of Angola, expressed confidence in Ndayishimiye’s ability to further the Union’s objectives through his distinguished leadership and profound understanding of the continent’s intricate dynamics, according to the communiqué.
