South Africa Takes the Helm at African Union

South African Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who was elected as the first female chairperson of the African Union Commission, has to face the mammoth task of reforming the organization and bridging divides on the continent.

South Africa's International Affairs and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane congratulates Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on her election as the first woman leader of the African Union Commission.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, 63, defeats incumbent Jean Ping, right, of Gabon to win top post of 54-nation African Union Commission.

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