Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

The official twitter account of the Office of the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

[UNDP Africa @UNDPAfrica]

At the Youth Continental Dialogue on Peace, Digital Integrity & Countering Harmful Narratives, youth leaders from 🇲🇬🇸🇩🇸🇸🇨🇩🇹🇳 shared practical initiatives on fact-checking, monitoring & positive reporting, showcasing how young people are strengthening information integrity.

[Matthias Z. Naab @mznaab]

Africa’s greatest asset is its young people - their energy, creativity, and commitment to shaping a better future.

Across the continent, young leaders are using digital spaces to connect communities, amplify diverse voices, promote accountability, and build positive narratives that inspire hope and unity.

The Youth Continental Dialogue, bringing together participants from 31 African countries, is a powerful reminder that digital integrity is also about opportunity: empowering young people to use technology as a force for peace, inclusion, resilience, and shared progress.

#YouthPeaceSecurity #DigitalIntegrity #Africa #YouthLeadership #Peacebuilding

[Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa @OSE_HoA]

Today, SESG Guang Cong paid a courtesy call on H.E. Rebecca Amuge @Rotengo2, Ambassador of #Uganda to #Ethiopia and PR to the #AfricanUnion. They discussed peace & security in the #HornofAfrica & explored avenues for enhanced collaboration on peacebuilding efforts in the region.

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

Nicholas Haysom devoted his life to justice, dialogue and reconciliation, the UN chief @antonioguterres said, describing the top South African lawyer-turned diplomat who passed away Thursday as a 'remarkable colleague, friend and mentor.'

https://t.co/2fDZlpkF3j

[UN Spokesperson @UN_Spokesperson]

Secretary-General @antonioguterres deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom – a principled lawyer, tireless peacemaker & steadfast champion of the values of the @UN.

Full statement:
https://t.co/E2Hk61XmEG

[Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa @OSE_HoA]

Statement by the Secretary-General - on the passing of Nicholas Haysom https://t.co/0Bw0BQ1vfy

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Worldwide, women hold just 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men.

When we are not equal under the law, we are not equal.

We must fight discriminatory laws & practices to ensure justice, dignity, opportunity & freedom for women & girls everywhere.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Women’s rights are human rights. And investing in women and girls is one of the surest ways to make the world a better place

Yet, progress on gender equality has been slow and uneven.

It’s time to take action and deliver the equality our world so sorely needs.

Women and girls are changing the world.

Let’s change the world for women and girls.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

IGAD Establishs Women Mediation Advisory Board

IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, H.E. @Mawareso, on behalf of H.E. @DrWorkneh, joined the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children’s Services, H.E. Hanna Wendot Cheptumo @hannawcheptumo, H.E. Guang Cong @OSE_HoA, H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, Ministers, and women and civil society representatives from IGAD Member States to reaffirm a shared commitment to place women at the centre of peace and security through the establishment of the IGAD Women Mediation Advisory Board.

The Board strengthens women’s leadership in mediation and preventive diplomacy, advancing inclusive peace processes across the region.

#WomenPeaceSecurity #RisingWithIGAD #PeaceAndSecurity #IGAD

[IGAD Gender @IGADgender]

Looking back at the key highlights of the IGAD Ministerial Conference, which brought together ministers, gender specialists, and mediation experts to strengthen women’s participation in peace and security.

[IGAD Gender @IGADgender]

Women are central to sustainable peace, inclusive mediation and security governance across the Horn of Africa.

From 25–27 Feb 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, the @IGADsecretariat Gender Department convenes the Mediators Advisory Board & High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Women, Peace & Security bringing together women mediators, technical experts and Ministers from Member States.

The engagement will begin with a two-day technical meeting to build consensus on the IGAD Women Mediators Advisory Board Roadmap and validate the IGAD Gender Statistics Strategy and conclude with a one-day High-Level Ministerial Meeting to secure political endorsement and formal commitments.

The meeting aims to:
🔹 Institutionalise the IGAD Women Mediators Advisory Board
🔹 Advance gender-responsive peace & security reforms
🔹 Endorse the IGAD Gender Statistics Strategy & Intersectionality Toolkit
🔹 Secure high-level political commitment through a Joint Ministerial Declaration

This milestone gathering strengthens women’s leadership in mediation, promotes evidence-based decision-making and reinforces regional commitments to the Women, Peace & Security agenda.

#IGADGender #WPS

[IGAD Gender @IGADgender]

🎥 Highlights from Day 1 of the Women, Peace & Security Technical Meeting in Nairobi as ⁦@IGADsecretariat⁩ and partners advance women’s leadership, mediation and evidence-based peacebuilding across the region.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

IGAD–UN Strengthen Cooperation for Peace

H.E. Ambassador @MoussaDjama11, IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, received H.E. Guang Cong, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, in Addis Ababa.

The two Envoys exchanged views on regional peace and security, with particular focus on the situation in South Sudan and the outcomes of the recent AU C5–IGAD Summit.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthened coordination and sustained collaboration in advancing peace, stability, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa.

#IGAD #HornOfAfrica #PeaceAndSecurity

[Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa @OSE_HoA]

SESG Guang Cong paid a courtesy call on the new #IGAD Special Envoy for #SouthSudan, @MoussaDjama11. They discussed #UN-IGAD collaboration in support of efforts towards sustainable peace in South Sudan.

[Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa @OSE_HoA]

SESG Guang Cong had a fruitful discussion today with the Ambassador of #SouthAfrica to #Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the #AU, H.E. @NoncebaLosi. They exchanged on the situation in the #HornofAfrica and SA’s role in regional and continental peace. @SAEmbassyAddis

[Hadera Abera Admassu @SMHaderaAbera]

This afternoon, I held a meeting with Guang Cong, the United Nations Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. We discussed regional peace and security, current stabilization initiatives, and the vital role of coordinated multilateral engagement in promoting sustainable development throughout the Horn.
Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment to working constructively with the United Nations and regional partners to advance enduring peace and shared prosperity.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Pleased to receive H.E. Guang Cong, United Nations Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, to exchange notes on matters of mutual concern affecting the region.
Our engagement reaffirmed a shared resolve to deepen collaboration and redouble collective efforts in advancing peace, stability, and sustainable security across the region.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

40 Years of Regional Purpose. One Shared Future.

For four decades, IGAD has anchored regional cooperation in the Horn of Africa, turning dialogue into coordinated action that responds to shared challenges and collective aspirations.

From delivering timely climate and weather predictions that inform farmers and governments, to reinforcing health systems and pandemic preparedness through the provision of medical equipment, essential medicines, and ambulances, IGAD’s work has remained firmly focused on practical solutions that improve lives.

Through regional frameworks, shared institutions, and collective programmes, IGAD has strengthened early warning systems, advanced climate resilience, supported cross-border peace and livelihoods, and promoted economic integration and mobility across Member States.

And it does not stop here.
The journey continues, with renewed resolve to deepen integration, scale impact, and deliver tangible solutions for a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous IGAD region.

#OneRegionOneFuture
#RisingWithIGAD

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

UNOAU welcomed the @UNPeacebuilding Commission delegation to #AddisAbaba for a briefing with SRSG @parfait_onanga and @OSE_HoA Guang Cong. Discussions focused on stronger peacebuilding, resilience and AU UN cooperation to drive peace, security and development in Africa.

[SETIT @SetitMedia]

UN Envoy Praises Eritrea’s Constructive Role in Regional Peace -
https://t.co/jGinKcjQZ6 | The United Nations Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Mr. Guang Cong, has praised Eritrea’s constructive and principled role in promoting peace and stability in the region. In rem...