African Union Commission Chairperson Stories

AU Chair calls for action on South Sudan peace agreement following transition extension
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 24, 2024

Faki reaffirmed the AU's commitment to support South Sudan's government and people throughout the political transition process and beyond. 

Djibouti's top diplomat rallies support in Juba for his AUC chairmanship bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 19, 2024

Mahmoud emphasised Djibouti's commitment to advocating for the lifting of sanctions on South Sudan.

Africa: Who's who in Raila Odinga's continental top job bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 23, 2024

While their backgrounds provide valuable insights into continental diplomacy, their expertise alone may not be enough to make up for the broader lack...

Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 06, 2024

Guinea-Bissau's President, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo, also announced his country's support for Raila's candidature during Kenyan President William...

Boost for Raila after review of gender rule for AUC top job
Amina Wako  |  Mar 14, 2024

The Permanent Representatives Committee concluded that regions should focus solely on fronting candidates without gender restrictions.

Ankole diplomacy: Ruto lobbies for Raila's AUC candidature in Uganda
Amina Wako  |  Feb 27, 2024

In Uganda, Ruto extended his diplomatic efforts to advocate for Raila, who wants to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat next February as chair of the...

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