Egypt becomes member in African Union Panel of the wise

CAIRO – 14 October 2017: The African Union Commission (AUC) appointed on Saturday former Secretary General of the Arab League Amr Moussa to be a member of The African Union Panel of the Wise, According to a statement issued by Amr Moussa's office.

According to the statement, the new formation of the panel of the wise will include Amr Moussa, the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Gabon former Minister for Social Affairs Mrs.

Honorine Nzet Bitéghé, former President of the Republic of Namibia Hifikepunye Pohamba, and former Vice-President of Uganda Specioza Naigaga Wandira Kazibwe

The Panel of the Wise is a consultative body of the African Union, composed of five appointed members who serve for a three year terms. Its mandate is to provide opinions to the Peace and Security Council on issues relevant to conflict prevention, management, and resolution.

Since its establishment in December 2007, the Panel of the Wise has been concerned with the files of justice, national reconciliation, preserving the rights of women and children in armed conflicts; democracy and governance.

The Panel of the Wise is currently chaired by the Algerian diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi.