In a surprising turn of events, former Deputy President of Kenya Rigathi Gachagua has publicly endorsed Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga in his bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). This endorsement, coming just days before the highly anticipated AUC elections scheduled for Saturday, marks a significant shift
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Raila Odinga Faces SADC Setback in AUC Chairperson Bid
Tensions are mounting as Raila Odinga, Kenya's candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, faces a significant hurdle with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) withholding its support. SADC’s stance is crucial, given its influence among the AU's 55 member states. In a recent statement, SADC emphasized the need for
Didmus Barasa Links ODM MPs Restlessness to Raila’s AUC Election loss
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has weighed in on the recent unrest among ODM lawmakers in the National Assembly, attributing their restlessness to the impending African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson election. With ODM leader Raila Odinga in the running for the February 15 vote, Barasa’s comments come amidst heightened tensions in
Raila Odinga on AUC race: Winning is not a matter of life and death
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
Museveni Backs Raila Odinga for AUC Chairmanship
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has expressed strong support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), with elections set to take place next month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking at the Piny Luo cultural festival in Siaya County, Museveni likened Raila to
Ruto exudes confidence in Raila’s AU Commission candidature
Bondo, Siaya County — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has garnered significant support for his bid to chair the African Union Commission, as emphasized by President William Ruto during the 4th edition of the Piny Luo Cultural Festival held in Bondo on Thursday. President Ruto expressed confidence in Odinga's ability
Raila Odinga’s message of gratitude after AU debate
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
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