The African Union (AU) elections refer to various leadership elections held within the African Union’s structures, including its key bodies such as the AU Commission and Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
The most prominent AU elections are those held to select the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), who serves a four-year term. The Chairperson heads the Secretariat of the AU and is responsible for managing the Commission’s work and representing the Union.
In addition to the Commission Chairperson, elections are also held for other key positions, such as:
- Deputy Chairperson of the AUC
- Commissioners for various portfolios (e.g., political affairs, peace and security, infrastructure, etc.)
These elections typically occur during the AU Summit held twice a year, and the candidates are nominated by the member states. Elections are conducted through a secret vote among the heads of state and government representatives of the member countries.
The most recent high-profile AU elections were held in 2021, when the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission was elected. Moussa Faki Mahamat of Chad was re-elected for a second term in this role.
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