Raila Auc's intention prompts him to meet with the president of Djibouti during a meeting in Dar es Salaam

• Raila Odinga met several presidents during a meeting of the Heads of Energy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Among the presidents, Raila met them was Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, who was seen taking a photo with him while talking
• He took the initiative in preparation for the election of the Chairman of the African Union Commission expected to take place on February 25, this year

While the election of the Chair of the African Union (AUC) is approaching, the Kenyan candidate, Raila Odingahe seeks support from the heads of state.

Did Raila Odinga meet with the President of Djibouti?

In his campaign for the AUC seat, Raila met with Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania On Tuesday, January 28.

Despite Djibouti suspending his candidate, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, against Raila in the February elections, he continued his campaigns and met with the president of Djibouti.

The two candidates, Raila and Mahamoud, have been visiting Africa to gain support from as many heads of state as possible.

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At a meeting of the African Heads of Energy held in Dar es Salaam, Raila also used the opportunity to strengthen his networks by meeting with the President of Mauritania and AU chairman Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, and Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera .

He also met Duma Gideon Boko, President of Botswana, and Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi.

Raila later entered social networks and thanked Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for inviting him to the 300 African African Energy Summit.

“Thank you very much, Hon Samia Solution HassanThe President of the Republic of Tanzania, Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank and Ajay Banga of the World Bank for inviting me to the 300 African Energy Summit in Dar es. Greetings, ” It read part of his statement.

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Raila's meeting with the president of Djibouti follows the statements of the country's longtime foreign affairs minister Mahmoud, who said he is still in the race for the chairmanship of the African Union.

He said the allegations that he was out of the race were aimed at undermining his background.

With more than three decades in diplomacy and administration, Mahmoud confirmed his vision is in line with the 2063 African Union agenda.

Mahmoud said he intends to transform Africa into an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, emphasizing values ​​such as diversity, gender equality and transparency.

While seeking to persuade African heads of state to support his request, the 60 -year -old Djibouti was committed to implementing institutional reforms to achieve the continent's joint goals.

Its vision for Africa focuses on responsible leadership, good governance and democracy, institutional building, promoting peace and security, economics, infrastructure development, and African imagery on the international forum.

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While seeking the support of African heads of state, 60 -year -old Djibouti vowed to implement institutional reforms to advance the continent's joint goals.

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