Mbeki Named 'African of the Year' for Efforts in Sudan

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has been named "African of the Year' in recognition of his outstanding leadership as chair of the African Union's High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan (AUHIP). Mbeki has guided the panel's work in helping Sudan and South Sudan reach important agreements on security issues and disputes over oil.

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    allAfrica.com, 8 November 2012

    Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has been named "African of the Year" for his "persistent and consistent" efforts to avert war between Sudan and South Sudan. read more »

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Former South African president, Thabo Mbeki, chair of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan (AUHIP).

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  • Elmut Dave
    Nov 9 2012, 17:40
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    This is a proof that Africa solutions to Africa problems is working. I thank President Mbeki for his dedication to finding African solutions to African problems. This continent's future is brighter with dedicated people like Mbeki

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    Nov 11 2012, 01:54

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  • Philani@Umlazi
    Nov 9 2012, 04:26
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    Time magazine (April-2005) listed President Thabo Mbeki as one of the world’s 100 most influential people. Describing him as “the most powerful man in Africa, the first person local and international call at slightest hint of trouble” Time said that President Mbeki has set out to “drag Africa into the international spotlight and spark an ‘African Renaissance’ that will bring democracy, peace and development-Institute of South East Asian Studies. Our sister country of South Sudan deserves democracy, peace and development. Our brothers and sisters of South Sudan deserve prosperity and tranquility. We salute the former president of South Africa Dr Thabo “Son of the soil” Mbeki.Philani.Lubanyana@EThekwini.South Africa.

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