African Union Commission Archives

Kenya’s Foreign Minister Lobbying Eritrea’s Support for AU Chair Position

January 10, 2017January 11, 2017TesfaNews49 Comments

The race for the African Union’s top job is heating up. Senegal and Kenya kicks off intense lobbying to secure Eritrea’s vote. By Shabait, President Isaias Afwerki today received and held talks with Dr. Amina Mohamed, Kenya’s Foreign Minister and candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The President underlined the need for […]

Jean Ping Lost AU Chairmanship to Dlamini-Zuma

July 16, 2012August 5, 2013TesfaNews2 Comments

The incompetent and flamboyant ex-Commissioner of the African Union – Jean Ping – is now history. It is simply gratifying and indeed a good omen seeing him left office with his head down. We are expecting leadership form the new and first women Chairman of the AU Commission, Ms. Dlamini Zuma. By Reuters, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma , South […]