Ambassador Abdullahi Warfa addressed the 22nd Executive Council of the Africa Union (AU) on Somalia’s candidacy for next year’s elections.
Recently, Somalia announced that it would present a candidate for the AU Commission (AUC) Chairperson.
Somalia will compete against Kenya for the position.
Kenya has presented former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
During his Friday address, Amb. Warfa emphasized the need for commitment to women’s participation in continental, global, and regional matters.
Fawzia Yusuf Adam, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, is Somalia’s candidate.