Mauritius recently withdrew its bid for the AUC top seat in favour of Odinga's candidacy.

The Chatham House event was initially scheduled for Thursday, ahead of the Mjadala Afrika debate on Friday.

Despite the AU’s long-standing goal to “Silence the Guns” by 2020, conflicts continue to persist across the continent.

Raila argued that Africa must prioritise intra-African trade, focusing on addressing non-tariff barriers, establishing efficient payment systems, and...