Reuters published on 6 January 2022 an article titled "China Plans Peace Envoy for Conflict-riven Horn of Africa" by Duncan Miriri.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a visit to Kenya announced that China plans to appoint a special envoy of the Chinese foreign ministry for the Horn of Africa.
Comment: The United States did this nine months ago when it named Jeffrey Feltman as its special envoy for the Horn of Africa. Feltman is stepping down and being replaced by former US ambassador to Turkey, David Satterfield. China's appointment of a special envoy is surprising as China has been careful to avoid engaging in on-going conflicts in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia. The announcement raises the question whether this signals more involvement by China in efforts to solve these disputes.
