On the Radar: AUC Chairperson Election Underway in Addis Ababa

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson election is currently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the 38th AU Summit in February 2025. This pivotal election will determine the successor to outgoing Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat. Leading candidates include Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti, and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar. In the lead-up to the election, these candidates participated in the Mjadala Afrika debate, discussing key issues such as African representation on the U.N. Security Council, regional security, and economic integration. The election’s outcome will significantly influence the African Union’s direction in the coming years.