United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Cong Guang of China as the new Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, succeeding Hanna Serwaa Tetteh of Ghana. The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for Tetteh's leadership and years of dedicated service.
According to Nam News Network, Cong brings over 23 years of experience in United Nations peace operations, with a significant portion of his work focused on the Horn of Africa. He currently serves as Deputy Special Representative (Political) for South Sudan and Deputy Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Cong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Shanghai International Studies University and a Graduate Certificate from China Foreign Affairs University. He is fluent in both English and Chinese.