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Diplomatic test in bid to secure Raila AU job amid new hurdles

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ODM leader Raila Odinga and former Nigeria President Obasanjo at his Karen residence. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

The government is determined to navigate through all challenges to ensure Azimio leader Raila Odinga's candidature for African Union Commission chairperson, stays on course.
On Wednesday, multiple sources said there are some nations that want to thwart Raila's bid, and they are ready to present a few obstacles.

Among the hurdles is talk that South Africa is contemplating fielding a candidate, which is against a gentleman's agreement after having been the first to hold the seat.

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