PM Raila Odinga paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, calling him a true representative of Christianity and a significant loss to humanity. "Hope the Catholic Church finds another leader like him," he stated, emphasizing the Pope's spirit of hope, reconciliation, and compassion.
Had a phone call with Pres. Salva kiir on the situation leading to the arrest and detention of 1st vice Pres. Riak Machar in South Sudan. After consultations with Pres. Museveni and PM Abiy, I'm sending a special envoy to South sudan to engage, try deescalate, and brief us back.
🙏 To the Heads of States and Governments at the Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, thank you for your leadership and commitment to our continent's energy future. Together, we will transform Africa. #AfricaEnergySummit
🌍 My heart burns for Africa's energy future. As your AUC Chairperson candidate, I, Raila Odinga, am fighting not just for a position, but for every African's right to a brighter tomorrow. #AfricaEnergyFuture#RailaForAUC
💡 I've seen children study by kerosene lamps. This is not the Africa I envision. I'll fight with every fiber of my being to bring reliable electricity to every corner of our continent, especially to those left behind. #EnergyForAll
Thank you North Africa for the overwhelming support and warm welcome as we continue to encourage as many as possible to join this journey in transforming Africa.
As my candidacy gains support across Northern Africa, one thing is clear: the vision of a prosperous and united Africa
I envision a united Africa characterized by peace, prosperity, and sustainable progress for all. We must harness our vast human and natural resources, and integrate the energy of our youth with the vision and wisdom of our leaders.
#TheAfricanLion
Thank you very much H.E. Mohamed BEN AYED, Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, for extending a gracious welcome to me.
An opportunity to exchange ideas on the Transformative Agenda for Africa sharing my Vision as AUC Chairmanship Candidate.
We have landed to warm hospitality today in Maputo, Mozambique hosted by the newly elected President H.E Daniel Francisco Chapo.
Thank you Mr President for the opportunity to share with you my vision for Africa and my quest to be the AUC Chairperson. Obrigado!
The day has ended well for us in Lesotho, where Rt Hon Sam Matekane, @MatekaneSam the Prime Minister, has hosted us in Maseru. Thank you for your time and the opportunity to share my vision if elected the African Union Commission Chairperson.
Grateful for the warm reception I received from my brother H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, South Africa.
We discussed my vision for the continent, and I got an opportunity to outline my plan for the African Union Commission (AUC) anchored on 10 priority areas.
I continued with my AUC chairperson campaigns in the SADC region with a stop in Botswana. H.E President Duma Boko is hosting in Gaborone. Thank you Mr President for creating time to allow me share my vision for a prosperous and united Africa.
Thank you, H.E. Duma Boko, President of Botswana for the warm welcome. We discussed Continental Trade, Investment & the Strategic position Bostwana plays in Africa sharing my Vision for a Prosperous, United & Peaceful Africa as a Candidate for the Chairmanship of AU Commission.