In 2008, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, appointed Mr. Obasanjo as his Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region, where he has played an integral part in mediation efforts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sannadkii 2008, Xoghayaha Guud ee Qaramada Midoobay, Ban Ki-moon, ayaa u magacaabay Mr Obasanjo inuu noqdo Ergeygiisa Gaarka ah ee Harooyinka Weyn, halkaas oo uu qayb weyn ka qaatay dadaalladii dhexdhexaadinta ee bariga Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiga ah ee Congo.