Career diplomat Lazarus Amayo is the President AU reforms Special Envoy, while Simon Gikuru is the Deputy State House Comptroller.
The AU has been raising its funding through member countries' contributions but often calls on international partners to support its endeavours, particularly with the ongoing African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
These falsified documents indicated the funds were intended for construction and water drilling projects.
The African Union in February reiterated its demand for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council to "adapt to present geopolitical realities and emerging threats.".
This is Uhuru Kenyatta's second such appointment in a year, the first one being in Nigeria.
Thus far, Raila's competition is Djibouti Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Somalia's former Foreign minister Fawzia Yusuf.
He noted the need for the commencement of political dialogue as the most viable means to address the issues in the contested areas, as outlined in the COHA.
The agency said the suspension violates Malian law and the rights to freedom of expression, association, and assembly under international human rights law.
Djibouti's Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the latest addition to a list of candidates including Kenyan politician Raila Odinga.
A communique from the council says the AU/UN-authorised peace support operation will commence its operations in January 2025.
The AU Commission reiterated its commitment to preventing genocide and hate speech and ensuring that the lessons learned from the Rwanda genocide are not forgotten.
Guinea-Bissau's President, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo, also announced his country's support for Raila's candidature during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to Guinea-Bissau.
Gebeyehu was received by Mohammed Abdallah, the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in South Sudan.
Fawzia, the former foreign minister, will directly challenge Kenya's long-serving opposition leader, Raila Odinga, who is also vying for the continental top role.
Raila Odinga's influence in Hargeisa may encourage Mogadishu to continue its bid and and not withdraw its candidate in his favour.
He is replacing Jean Kamau, whose term came to an end last year.
Odinga, known for his vast political acumen and diplomatic experience, remains optimistic about his chances.
The Permanent Representatives Committee concluded that regions should focus solely on fronting candidates without gender restrictions.
He claims the Somalia Government moved from being "extremely grateful" to "completely disregarding" Ethiopia's support towards fighting the Al-Shabaab militant group.
The council asked the AU Commission to gather necessary support for the force, including from the AU Peace Fund Crisis Reserve Facility.