Azimio leader Raila Odinga has downplayed the urgency surrounding his bid for the chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC), asserting that it is not a matter of life and death for him. While acknowledging the presence of formidable competitors, Odinga expressed his readiness to return to his activities
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Raila Odinga Advocates for Africa’s Representation at UN Security Council
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced his intention to push for Africa to secure two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council if he assumes the role of African Union Commission Chairperson in February next year. Speaking at the Mjadala Afrika debate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday, Raila
We’re the opposition with or without Raila – Karua
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that being in the Opposition side is not based on Azimio leader Raila Odinga's presence or absence.Speaking on Thursday, Karua said whether Raila gets the African Union Commission chairmanship or not, her party will remain the voice of the people.She insisted that the
Raila Odinga upbeat of clinching the coveted AU seat
Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Saturday exuded confidence that he would win the race for the Africa Union Commission chairmanship.The African Union Commission set August 6, 2024 as the deadline for the submission of the candidacy of the various hopefuls seeking to succeed Moussa Faki."I signed off my AUC
Uhuru meets Nigeria’s top Presidential candidate Peter Obi
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta today held talks with Nigeria's Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi. Uhuru is in Nigeria as the head of the Africa Union Electoral Observer Mission for the upcoming general elections. See also: Labour Party’s Peter Obi leads in Nigeria’s opinion Poll Mr. Obi who has been tipped to
Ruto asks Bretton Woods to align plans with Africa’s aspirations
President William Ruto has asked the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to to review their plans to match the aspirations of Africa. Ruto said the Bretton Woods institutions have the power to transform the continent. and noted that this can be realised if these Institutions attain a significant measure
Ruto calls for collective efforts on Climate Change
President William Ruto has said it is time for Africa to collectively tackle climate change since effective action will only be felt when the efforts of individual nations are converted to a collective endeavor. Speaking on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the second conference of the Heads of State and