Daniel Owassa
Daniel Owassa | |
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Daniel Owassa in 2015 | |
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa | |
| Assumed office January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lazare Safouesse Makaya |
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to China | |
| In office June 2012 – June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jean René Koya-Engambé |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Jean Luc Nyanga |
| Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office May 2005 – May 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Serge Bale |
| Succeeded by | Cyprien Sylvestre Mamina |
| Secretary of State to the Minister of Public Service and Territorial Administration, in charge of reforms and administrative simplification | |
| In office 2 September 1996 – 5 June 1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1959 Boua, Fort-Rousset (now Owando), Republic of the Congo |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Residence | Addis Ababa |
| Alma mater | Marien Ngouabi University, University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Daniel Owassa (born January 28, 1959)[1] is a Congolese diplomat and senior civil servant. He has served as the Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to Ethiopia and as Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.[2]
Early life and education
Daniel Owassa was born in Boua, Fort-Rousset (now Owando), Republic of the Congo. He is the son of Barnabas Owassa, a local chieftain, and Simone Abango. He completed his primary and secondary education in Owando and Makoua, earning his high school diploma baccalauréat in 1979.
He obtained a degree in sociology from Marien Ngouabi University in 1982, and a postgraduate diploma in sociology of development in 1983.[1] In 1988, he received a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Diploma in Diplomatic Studies in 1989.[1] His dissertation, titled National Leadership in Africa: The Statistics of Political (In)stability 1960–1988, was published in 2017 and republished in 2019.[3]
Career
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Owassa joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1984. He served as head of the East and Southern Africa Section (1986–1987), head of the Organization of African Unity Section (1987–1988), and special adviser (1989–1990). He was diplomatic adviser to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso (1990–1992) and later to Prime Minister Joachim Yhombi-Opango (1993–1996).[1]
Secretary of State
On 2 September 1996, Daniel Owassa entered the Charles David Ganao government as Secretary of State to the Minister of Public Service and Territorial Administration, in charge of reforms and administrative simplification.[4][1] He held this position until the outbreak of the June 5, 1997 civil war.
Return to diplomacy
In 2000, he became diplomatic adviser to then Foreign Minister Rodolphe Adada. On 3 May 2005, he was appointed Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a position he held until 2012.[1]
Diplomatic career abroad
In April 2012, Owassa was appointed by the president of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso Ambassador of Congo to the People's Republic of China.[5] He was also accredited to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, North Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Singapore.[6] He served in this role until June 2021.
In November 2021, he was appointed Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.[7] His jurisdiction also includes Djibouti and Eritrea.[8] In June 2022 and October 2023, he served as rotating chair of the African Union Peace and Security Council.[9][10] He represented the Republic of the Congo in formally depositing its instrument of accession to the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC).[11]
Honours
- Grand Officer of the Congolese Order of Merit[1] (2 October 2006)
- Commander of the French Legion of Honour[1] (9 October 1996)
Personal life
Daniel Owassa is married and has four children.[1]
Publication
- National leadership in post-colonial Africa: Statistics of political (in)stability. Our Knowledge Publishing, June 29, 2021. ISBN 978-6203783667.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "MFA Press Statement Presentation of Credentials Ceremony 26 February 2015". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "The Republic of the Congo becomes a full Member State of OSC". Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Leadership national en Afrique post coloniale [National Leadership in Post-Colonial Africa]". my.editions-ue.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Décret No.1996-482 du 2 septembre 1996 portant nomination des Secrétaires d'État" (PDF). République du Congo, Secrétariat général du gouvernement (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "République du Congo, Secrétariat général du gouvernement, Journal Officiel No. 19-2012" (PDF). Journal Officiel (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
See page 403 – Decree No. 2012-388 of 19 April 2012
- ^ "Republic of the Congo, Secretariat-General of the Government, Official Journal No. 32-2024" (PDF). Journal Officiel (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
See page 1002 – Annex to Decree No. 2024-342 of 11 July 2024
- ^ "Sassou sends diplomatic stalwart for AU seat". Africa Intelligence. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Republic of the Congo, Secretariat-General of the Government, Official Journal No. 32-2024" (PDF). Journal Officiel (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
See page 1001 – Annex to Decree No. 2024-341 of 11 July 2024
- ^ Kodjo, Tchioffo. "Press release of the Peace and Security Council on the African Union field mission to the Republic of Burundi, 20–22 June 2022". African Union – Peace and Security Department (in French). Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ Kodjo, Tchioffo. "Communique of the 1180th meeting of the PSC, held on 23 October 2023, dedicated to the situation in the Republic of Gabon-African Union - Peace and Security Department". African Union,Peace and Security Department. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "The Republic of the Congo becomes a full Member State of OSC". Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC). Retrieved 2025-05-06.