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The first ever African Union debate is expected to be held today, December 9, at 16.30GMT. Five candidates will be contesting to replace outgoing Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma of South Africa.
They are Hon Pelonomi Venson- Moitoi of Botswana, Hon Moussa Faki Mahamat of Chad, Hon Mba Mokuy of Equatorial Guinea, Hon Dr Amina C Mohamed of Kenya, and Dr Abdoulaye Bathily of Senegal.
The debate will be conducted before a live audience and live streamed to the entire continent and beyond on the African Union live stream link which is available on the AU website.
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