As the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson heats up, African leaders are gathering for a crucial vote that could reshape the continent's leadership.
Yesterday, the Executive Council-comprising African foreign ministers, participated in the vote for AUC commissioners. Eswatini secured the Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment portfolio, beating Congo-Brazzaville. South Africa won the Infrastructure and Energy post with 41 votes.
Nigeria's Bankole Adeoye retained the influential Political Affairs, Peace, and Security position, securing a two-thirds majority in the first round against Central African Republic's Jean Jacques Demafouth.
Meanwhile, Morocco blocked Algeria's bid to control the African Union Peace and Security Council, forcing a postponement of the election.
