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H.E. Moussa S. Batraki was elected as the new Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in February 2025. H.E Mr. Moussa SALEH BATRAKI is reknown for his remarkable career in governance, peace and security, and international development.

H.E. Moussa SALEH BATRAKI

H.E. Moussa S. Batraki was elected as the new Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in February 2025. H.E Mr. Moussa SALEH BATRAKI is reknown for his remarkable career in governance, peace and security, and international development.

Prior to taking up his position as the Secretary General of the OACPS, H.E. Mr. Batraki has held various high-ranking positions within the Chadian government, including Minister of Economy, Development Planning, and International Partnerships, as well as Minister of Land Affairs, Housing, and Urban Development. In these roles, he was responsible for managing Chad’s economic and land policies, coordinating international partnerships, and mobilizing external resources for national development. He also served as Technical Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic of Chad, providing strategic support on key Issues related to the country’s political transition..

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

With over twenty years of experience in international institutions, Mr. Batraki has collaborated with the United Nations, the African Union, and several international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He played a crucial role in the design, implementation, and evaluation of development and peace building programs in Cote d’lvoire, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, the Central African Republic, and other parts of Africa. His expertise in security sector reform (SSR), disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR), as well as conflict management, has been widely recognized. He has contributed to the development of regional stabilization strategies and the implementation of programs aimed at securing small arms and light weapons.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Mr. Batraki has an outstanding academic background, holding several university degrees. These include an advanced diploma in peace and conflict transformation from the World Peace Academy, a Master’s degree In Governance of International Institutions from the Institute of Political Studies in Bordeaux, and a Master’s degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from the University of Toulouse.

VISION AND LEADERSHIP

As a leader, Mr. Batraki is committed to promoting good governance, peace, and sustainable development. He remains a key figure in mobilizing external resources and providing institutional support for the Republic of Chad while strengthening international partnerships for national development. With his extensive experience and dedication to excellence, His Excellency Mr. Moussa Batraki is an influential personality in governance and development spheres across Africa and beyond.

KEY DATES

February 2025: Elected Secretary-General of the OEACP

July 2022 — January 2024: Minister of Economy, Development Planning, and International Partnerships, Republic of Chad

February 2022 — July 2022: Minister of Land Affairs, Housing, and Urban Development, Republic of Chad

May 2021 — January 2022: Technical Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic of Chad

July 2019 — May 2021: Political and Governance Advisor to the African Union Peace and Security Council, United Nations Office to the African Union, Addis Ababa

March 2018 — July 2019: Governance Portfolio Advisor at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Madagascar

August 2017 — March 2018: Special Assistant to the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)

January 2016 — June 2017: Senior Rule of Law Expert at the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram, Chad

May 2013 – December 2015: Head of the African Union Continental Capacity Building Program, UN-deployed expert, Addis Ababa

H.E. Batraki will serve as Secretary General for the OACPS for the period 2025-2030.

Roles and duties

The Secretary-General is appointed for a non-renewable term of five years. He is the Chief Executive Office of the OACPS. He ensures that high quality work, technical and administrative support, and services are provided by the Secretariat to the Members and Organs of the OACPS and is the Authorising Officer for the Budget.

  • Ensuring the quality of the technical and administrative support and services provided by the Secretariat to the members and organs of the OACPS;
  • Managing staff, projects and programmes;
  • Implementing the Organisation’s international policy, as well as directing and coordinating its cooperation policy.
  • Recruiting staff for the Secretariat of the OACPS.
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In the news

The Secretary-General is the designated spokesperson and representative of the OACPS and the Secretariat. He is also authorised by the Council of Ministers to negotiate, conclude, and sign agreements with external parties.

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Media gallery

The Secretary-General receives courtesy visits from a variety of dignitaries, including members of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors, often at the start and at the end of their tenure in Brussels. Click to see some of the visits to the SG.

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Speeches and statements

In his capacity as designated spokesperson and representative of the OACPS, the Secretary-General is often called upon to speak at a variety of functions and events. Click to see a selection of his speeches and statements.

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