- On Wednesday, February 12, outgoing African Commission Chairman (AUC)
- Faki confirmed that he would officially leave on March 15 and say he would leave the same day
- Mohamed Salem called on the leaders who would participate in the elections to run it with the intention
Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki has left a strong sentiment to the African Union's General Assembly as his term is about to be completed before the election of leaders scheduled for Saturday, February 15.
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Speaking during the 46th regular session on Wednesday, February 12, Faki confirmed he would officially leave March 15.
According to Citizen Digital, he expressed many thanks to the leading position AUC, reflecting on his time with emotion.
“My throat is overwhelmed with emotion,” he said, adding, “I will be out of my time, and I will not stay one day more.”
The regular session, which is expected to continue on Thursday, February 13, will also oversee the election of six commissioners to hold key AUC positions, including agriculture, economic development, education, infrastructure and energy, political issues, peace and security and health.
Senior people such as Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi They attended the session.
Mohamed Salem, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritania and the Chairman of the Executive Council, called on member states to hold elections with the intention of “brotherhood” and African cooperation.
Who will inherit Moussa Faki?
When Faki resigns, the inherited race has drawn a great deal of emotion, with prominent candidates campaigning to lead the continental council in the new era.
Among the candidates for the AUC chair is the former prime minister of Kenya Raila OdingaYoussouf of Djibouti and former Madagascar Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato.
Raila has reportedly emerged a major competitor, after visiting about 40 African countries to campaign and gain the support of various heads of state.
The candidate showed faith in his ability to lead, citing his vision of African change through Pan-Africanism and development policies.
Experts during the African debate conference referred to him as a major candidate, demonstrating his exemplary leadership and the ability to revive Africa's Pan-African dreams. Some even compared his contest to “Mandela's time” to the mainland.
The elections come at an important time for the African Union, with member states discussing key issues such as economic cooperation, peace plans and infrastructure development under the upcoming leadership.
The transition symbolizes the new AUC chapter, with high hopes for development and unity across the continent.
What else do you need to know about Raila's intention in AUC
- ODM party members made special requests for him as the election date approached
- The Egyptian president approved Djibouti candidate Youssouf a few days after being nominated by President William Ruto.
- Raila's brother, Oburu Odinga, said African leaders have assured the former prime minister their vote
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