AUC elections Stories

Raila's failed AU bid drove Sh48.8 billion in extra spending, budget report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The Foreign Affairs Ministry asked for Sh523.8 million to support Raila’s campaign for the top continental post, but only Sh216.3 million was approved...

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Lawyer seeks to block state spending on Raila’s AUC bid
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

Suyianka, together with the African Centre for Peace and Human Rights, argues that the expenditure violates constitutional provisions on financial acc...

Somali nominee alleges pressure to withdraw from AUC chairmanship race
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 20, 2024

Fauzia declared she would not resign in the face of criticism, saying she thought Somalia could win the seat.

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