WATCH: Raila takes part in African Union Leadership debate

WATCH: Raila takes part in African Union Leadership debate

The debate, known as Mjadala Afrika, aims to promote the AU's mission and provide candidates with a platform to communicate their vision for the continent.

Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is taking part in the second leadership debate for candidates vying for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

The high-profile debate is taking place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience comprising AU Executive Council members, Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) members, AU Commissioners, media representatives, and guests.

The debate, known as Mjadala Afrika, aims to promote the AU's mission and provide candidates with a platform to communicate their vision for achieving the organisation's goal of an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.

The event will also feature two other candidates Mahmoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti, and Richard Randriamandrato from Madagascar.

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