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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>African heads of state who are currently meeting in Addis Ababa for the 37th ordinary summit will today elect a new African Union chairperson.<\/p>\n

The ceremonial yet potentially influential role is held on a rotational basis each year among the five regions.<\/p>\n

Comorian President Azali Assoumani who has been holding the seat since 2023 is set to hand over to a candidate from North Africa.<\/p>\n

Angola is seeking the post in 2025.<\/p>\n

Assoumani from the Eastern Africa region took over the baton of command from Macky Sall of Senegal in February 2023.<\/p>\n

Both Morocco and Algeria, considered major funders of AU were fighting for the seat.<\/p>\n

A candidate must be selected by consensus or at least a two-thirds majority vote by member states.<\/p>\n

The chairperson is expected to complete the term without interruption.<\/p>\n

Countries with impending elections are ineligible to contest.<\/p>\n

The incumbent chairs the biannual summit meetings of the assembly and represents the continent in various international forums such as G7, TICAD, FOCAC and G20 summits.<\/p>\n

They also assist in resolving crises on the continent as an elder statesman.<\/p>\n

The position is distinct from that of the AU Commission.<\/p>\n

It has been suggested that liaison offices be established to prevent friction between the incumbent and the commission chairperson.<\/p>\n

In 2008, following Kenya’s post-election crisis, AU Chairman Jakaya Kikwete was instrumental in facilitating the opposing sides to agree to a Government of National Unity.<\/p>\n

Kikwete also backed the invasion of Anjouan by sending an AU Force to assist the Comoros federal government in removing renegade leader Mohamed Bacar.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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