As the African Union braces itself for a leadership election set for February 2025, there are two notable front runners for the Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's long-serving Foreign Affairs Minister.

It has been reported that some international observers say this race presents a dichotomy of experience, regional influence, and vision for Africa's future.

Meanwhile, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to unveil Odinga's vision and strategic priorities for his African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson bid.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Gordon K'achola, CEO of the Africa Center for Diplomatic Affairs.

As the African Union braces itself for a leadership election set for February 2025, there are two notable front runners for the Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's long-serving Foreign Affairs Minister.
It has been reported that some international observers say this race presents a dichotomy of experience, regional influence, and vision for Africa's future.
Meanwhile, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to unveil Odinga's vision and strategic priorities for his African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson bid.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Gordon K'achola, CEO of the Africa Center for Diplomatic Affairs.

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Kenya's Raila Odinga and Djibouti's Mahamoud Ali Youssou bid for the African Union Chairperson position

The recent passing of the first Minister of Education in South Africa (SA) Professor Sibusiso Bengu has shined a spotlight on the education system in the country. 

South Africa has had curriculum changes since then and the recent criticism about the 30 per cent pass rate and the allegations that learners are given free marks. Samora Mangesi spoke to a Professor in the School of Education at Wits University Brahm Fleisch...

The recent passing of the first Minister of Education in South Africa (SA) Professor Sibusiso Bengu has shined a spotlight on the education system in the country.&nbsp;
South Africa has had curriculum changes since then and the recent criticism about the 30 per cent pass rate and the allegations that learners are given free marks. Samora Mangesi spoke to a Professor in the School of Education at Wits University Brahm Fleisch...

Changes in SA education system over the past 30 years 

Malawi's President, Lazarus Chakwera has reshuffled his Ministerial cabinet. A move some political commentators call a missed opportunity to bring meaningful change to Malawi. Some notable changes are, Vice President Dr Michael Usi will now assume a new role as Minister of State responsible for Public Service Delivery, Ezekiel Ching'oma is the new Minister of Homeland Security taking over from Ken Zikhale Ng'oma who has been deployed to the Ministry of Mining.

Samora Mangesi spoke to an African political affairs analyst based in Malawi, Dr. Griffin Maruwasa...

Malawi's President, Lazarus Chakwera has reshuffled his Ministerial cabinet. A move some political commentators call a missed opportunity to bring meaningful change to Malawi. Some notable changes are, Vice President Dr Michael Usi will now assume a new role as Minister of State responsible for Public Service Delivery, Ezekiel Ching'oma is the new Minister of Homeland Security taking over from Ken Zikhale Ng'oma who has been deployed to the Ministry of Mining.
Samora Mangesi spoke to an African political affairs analyst based in Malawi, Dr. Griffin Maruwasa...

Malawi President reshuffled Ministerial cabinet

In his New Year's speech Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu announced plans to improve Nigeria's ailing economy including halving its double-digit inflation to 15%. His plans also include establishing a new company whose role would be to increase access to credit for individuals and critical sectors of the economy.

The National Credit Guarantee Company, which is expected to start operations by the second quarter will be comprised of the Bank of Industry, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency, and Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the private sector, and multilateral institutions.

Samora Mangesi spoke to an Economics Professor at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, Professor Adeola Adenikinju... 

In his New Year's speech Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu announced plans to improve Nigeria's ailing economy including halving its double-digit inflation to 15%. His plans also include establishing a new company whose role would be to increase access to credit for individuals and critical sectors of the economy.
The National Credit Guarantee Company, which is expected to start operations by the second quarter will be comprised of the Bank of Industry, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency, and Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the private sector, and multilateral institutions.
Samora Mangesi spoke to an Economics Professor at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, Professor Adeola Adenikinju...&nbsp;

Kenya's Raila Odinga and Djibouti's Mahamoud Ali Youssou bid for the African Union Chairperson position

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