Africa: AU Extends Ping's Mandate
Jean Ping will remain the chairman of the African Union Commission for another six months but cannot run for a new term.
Jean Ping.
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Africa:
Dlamini-Zuma - Ping Showdown Sees Compromise for AU Top Job
RFI, 30 January 2012
In the spirit of compromise, African Union Commission Chairperson Jean Ping of Gabon will retain his position for another six months, but he will not be able to run again,… Read more »
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Africa:
Tight Race As AU Leaders Choose Bloc's Top Official
RNW Africa, 30 January 2012
African Union leaders voted Monday for the head of the bloc's most influential body, with incumbent Jean Ping enjoying a slight lead over the ex-wife of South Africa's president,… Read more »
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South Africa:
African Union Deadlocks in Leadership Battle
BuaNews, 30 January 2012
The election of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has been postponed to July at the next AU summit, a South African official attending the summit said on… Read more »
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Africa:
African Union Must Be More Independent, Ping Says During Summit Opening
RFI, 29 January 2012
The year 2011 was a year of trials and tribulations marked by many political and humanitarian crises, said African Union Chairman Jean Ping as he opened the African Union… Read more »
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Africa:
Jonathan Didn't Contest AU Chairmanship
Vanguard, 30 January 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked reports in a section of the media that he contested the AU Chairmanship position and lost to President Yayi Boni of Benin Republic at the… Read more »