Professor Ibrahim Gambari, a former Foreign Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on Darfur, has been appointed to the African Union (AU)’s High-Level Panel.
Gambari, who also served as Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed confidence that the AU is moving toward finding home-grown solutions to its challenges.
The appointment was made official in a letter dated August 20, 2025, and signed by the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye.
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The letter stated, “On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union, I have the honour to notify you of your designation as a member of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Experts to conduct a comprehensive review of the African Union’s Governance, Peace and Security Frameworks.”
The panel was established to conduct a strategic review of AU frameworks and reposition the Union to address persistent and emerging threats.
Professor Gambari’s responsibilities on the panel include providing strategic guidance and championing African-led solutions.
He is scheduled to participate in a review process from September 1-5 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Professor Gambari viewed the appointment as a “call to service,” stating that Africa must double its efforts to tackle challenges with strategic home-grown approaches.
He also commended the AU for appointing knowledgeable Africans with diverse experiences to the panel.
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