H.I.H. Prince Estifanos Matewos of the Ethiopian Imperial Family Joins United World Leaders
New York — A descendant of Emperor Menelik II and President of the United Africa Royal Assembly, appointed in 2023 as African Union Ambassador from the Pan-African Parliament to Member States.
About H.I.H. Prince Estifanos Matewos
His Imperial Highness Prince Estifanos Matewos is a direct descendant of Emperor Menelik II of the Ethiopian Imperial Family (Solomonic Dynasty). He serves as President of the United Africa Royal Assembly, which brings together the continent’s traditional leadership authorities, and in 2023 he was appointed African Union Ambassador from the Pan-African Parliament to Member States.
He is Founder and Chairman of the African Royal Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, infrastructure, finance, aviation and technology. He was named among the Most Influential People of African Descent Global 100 Under 40 in Politics and Governance (Class of 2024); in 2019 he was recognised as the Youngest African Diplomat and listed among the 50 Most Reputable African Business Leaders.
He joined United World Leaders as a Member in December 2025.
About United World Leaders
United World Leaders is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit institution of former Presidents and Prime Ministers, ministers, ambassadors and leaders of enterprise and civil society, working to advance peace, international cooperation and socioeconomic prosperity. Members may lead Councils on the issues where they can contribute most, as Chairs or Co-Chairs.