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Did Francophone, Anglophone Divide Cost Odinga Victory In AU Contest?
Feb 15, 2025 at 05:56 PM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The election of Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has reignited debate surrounding the Anglophone-Francophone divide within the organization. Youssouf’s victory, especially over strong contenders such as Kenya’s Raila Odinga, a leading Anglophone figure, highlights the continued dominance of Francophone nations […]