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United Nations leadership appointments for Africa

Overview

The United Nations has appointed new senior leadership roles focused on the African continent.

In late August 2026, Nigerian Ahunna Eziakonwa was sworn in as the Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa. Following her appointment, she held discussions with Secretary-General António Guterres regarding cooperation with the African Union, specifically addressing regional economic integration, global financial reforms, and green and digital transitions.

By mid-September 2026, Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani was appointed as the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa within the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani succeeds Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee.

Entities

United Nations · Antonio Guterres · Martin Kimani · African Union · Ahunna Eziakonwa

Timeline

11 days ago

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Martin Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa
Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, succeeding Ghana’s Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee in the DPPA-DPO.
28 days ago

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Ahunna Eziakonwa sworn in as UN Under-Secretary-General for Africa
Ahunna Eziakonwa has been sworn in as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa, focusing on peace, sustainable development, and amplifying Africa's global voice.

Sources

ait.live · nairobilawmonthly.com · nairobileo.co.ke · radiogeneration.co.ke · realnewsmagazine.net · von.gov.ng