SADC urges its 16 member states to support Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar in the AUC chairperson elections. A formal letter was sent, highlighting that he is the only shortlisted candidate from the SADC region. As elections approach in Addis Ababa, Randriamandrato will compete against Raila Odinga and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, making for a potentially competitive race.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called upon its member states to support Richard Randriamandrato, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar, in the forthcoming African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson elections. This request was formally articulated in a letter from the SADC Secretariat, which confirmed Madagascar’s appeal for support from the 16 member countries for Randriamandrato’s candidacy.
SADC’s endorsement of Richard Randriamandrato signifies a strategic move that could influence the outcomes of the AUC chairperson elections. As the only candidate from the SADC region, his potential ascension may reshape the competitive landscape of the election. With escalating support from SADC nations, Randriamandrato is poised to contend aggressively against prominent competitors from Kenya and Djibouti.
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