Raila Odinga will be participating in a highly anticipated live debate on December 13, 2024, where the former Prime Minister who is a candidate for the African Union Commission chairperson position will face off against his key competitors.
The debate will be held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
It is also expected to be broadcast across the continent, providing candidates with a platform to outline their vision for transforming the continent.
The debate will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. East Africa Time, and Raila Odinga will engage in a discussion with his main opponents: Mahmoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti and Richard Randriamandrato from Madagascar.
The debate session will give each candidate an opportunity to present their manifesto and defend their vision for Africa’s future.
“The debate focuses on policy issues and a solutions-oriented engagement on how each candidate intends to advance the realization of the Aspirations and Goals of Agenda 2063, other AU projects with continental focus, and Common African Positions.” read a statement by the African Union.
Moreover the debate will be aired in all six official working languages of the African Union: English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience across the continent.
Raila Odinga’s manifesto, which has been translated into the six AU languages, focuses on significant infrastructure transformation, enhancing intra-African trade, and achieving financial independence for the continent.
Other key points in Raila’s manifesto include harnessing the potential of Africa’s youth, advancing continental integration, promoting digital transformation, tackling climate change, and ensuring regional peace and security.
