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A ZIMBABWEAN has been appointed Deputy Special Representative to the United Nations (UN) Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Raisedon Zenenga was appointed last Friday by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Zenenga, who was the Deputy Special Representative (Political) with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was elevated to the post after serving the organisation in different portfolios.
Prior to joining the mission, he was a senior manager at the UN Headquarters for 10 years, during which he supported several United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa.
The appointment was announced on the United Nations website on Tuesday.
“He will succeed Fatiha Serour of Algeria. The Secretary General is grateful for Serour’s leadership, especially in support of the political process and of the human rights, rule of law and security institutions mandate of UNSOM,” reads a statement on the website.
Zenenga, the statement reads, possesses a diverse and substantial background in political processes and mediation, proven skills in managing peacekeeping operations, and significant experience in working with government and other key players in conflict and post-conflict settings.
“He has over 30 years of United Nations, government and diplomatic service experience, 21 of which he served with the organisation in the field including in Liberia, Iraq-Kuwait, Sierra Leone and Somalia.”
Zenenga holds a degree in public administration and political science from the University of Zimbabwe. He also received diplomatic training from the Australian Development Assistance Bureau.
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