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Which country’s President has been elected as the chairman of the African Union (AU) ________?
AZambia
BSouth Africa
CEthiopia
DEgypt
Correct answer
D. Egypt
Explanation
The Chairperson of the African Union is the ceremonial head of the African Union elected by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government for a one-year term. It rotates among the continent’s five regions. A candidate must be supported by at least two-thirds of the member states or by consensus. Term length: 1 year