Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), expressed support for Somalia’s nomination of Fawzia Yusuf Adam for the position of Chairperson of AUC for the 2025-2028 term The development provides a tricky scenario for ODM leader Raila Odinga, given OIC has 30 African member states The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader will now have a hard task gaining support of the Islamic countries Nairobi- Azimio la Umoja...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga has received a major setback in his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship position.
The former prime minister is facing a stiff competition from Somalia’s candidate Fawzia Yusuf Adam.
In the latest development, Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has disclosed that, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has expressed support for Somalia’s nomination of Fawzia for the position of Chairperson of AUC for the 2025-2028 term.
Fiqi said it was a big win for Somalia given OIC has nearly 30 African member states.
If Fawzia gets the support of the 30 African Union member states, she will be ahead of other candidates given, AU is made up of 55 member states.
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is also eying the same position given it is reserved for the Eastern African countries.
Meanwhile Raila’s unexpected criticism of President William Ruto’s administration attracted responses from
Kenya Kwanza Alliance leaders and supporters.
Some asked the president to reconsider supporting the former prime minister in the African Union Commission chairmanship position..CONTINUE READING>>
