Algeria Endorses Kenya’s AUC Chairmanship Bid, Boosts Raila’s Support

Nairobi — Kenya’s candidacy for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) received significant support on Friday when Algeria endorsed Raila Odinga’s bid.

The endorsement from Algeria came after President William Ruto held discussions with Algerian President Tebboune Amadjid during the G7 meeting in Apulia, Italy.

Algeria joins a growing number of African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe, that have endorsed Kenya’s bid.

Raila is seeking to replace the…