January 02, 2026 02:46 pm (IST)
Moussa Faki Mahamat elected as incoming Chair of the African Union Commission
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jan 30 (IBNS): Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected incoming Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission by AU heads of State and Government, who form the Assembly of the African Union.
Ghana’s Ambassador Thomas Kwesi Quartey was elected Deputy Chairperson, read a statement issued by the AU.
Elections for the eight Commissioner posts are ongoing.
Image: African Union Website
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