# United Nations leadership appointments for Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/united-nations-leadership-appointments-for-africa
> Updated: 2026-09-15T06:38:19.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martin-kimani-appointed-un-assistant-secretary-general-for-africa

### 2026-08-28: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahunna-eziakonwa-sworn-in-as-un-under-secretary-general-for-africa

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