Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho appointed UN Special Representative for South Sudan
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan UNMISS. The announcement was made on April 11, 2026. Ms. Gbeho succeeds Nicholas Haysom. With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Gbeho has worked in various complex environments, including Somalia, Sudan, Iraq, and Cambodia. Prior to this appointment, she served as Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan, also holding roles as Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident Coordinator. Her previous leadership positions include work with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. She also worked with the United Nations Development Programme in Namibia and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Ms. Gbeho holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and African Studies from State University of New York, USA, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Ghana, Legon.
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