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| High Representative of the African Union Commission | |
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since 20 October 2018 | |
| Style | The Right Honorable |
| Appointer | The Chairperson of the African Union Commission |
| Formation | 2018 |
The African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development post was created in October 2018 by the African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki[1] The first High Representative was Raila Odinga, Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister of Kenya (2008-2013), who was appointed on 20 October 2018 by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.[2] He was relieved of his duties by the entity on 23 February 2023.Prior to this appointment, the Directorate of Trade and Industry was headed by Elisabeth Tankeu.
- ^ "Communiqué on the appointment of an African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development – African Union". Au.int. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Raila appointed AU representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa". Citizentv.co.ke. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.