Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has held talks with the European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber.
In a statement on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Odinga revealed that during the meeting, they discussed recent developments in South Sudan and exchanged views on the critical role that both regional leaders and the international community can play in preventing the further escalation of hostilities.
Raila emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts to stabilise South Sudan, which has long been marred by conflict and instability.
The discussions also highlighted the wider security concerns in the Horn of Africa.
“I held talks with European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa Annette Weber in Nairobi today. The envoy was accompanied by Henriette Geiger, ambassador of the EU to Kenya,” Odinga revealed.
“We exchanged views on developments in South Sudan and the role regional leaders and the international community can play to prevent the escalation of hostilities in South Sudan and the Horn of Africa.”
The envoy was accompanied by Henriette Geiger, the EU ambassador to Kenya.
