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Chairperson of the African Union
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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.[1]
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Chairperson of the African Union | |
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Style | Excellency |
Abbreviation | CPAU |
Appointer | the Assembly |
Term length | One year |
Constituting instrument | Constitutive Act of the AU (article 6) |
Precursor | Chairperson of the OAU |
Inaugural holder | Thabo Mbeki |
Formation | 9 July 2002 |
Deputy | Bureau |
Website | au |
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A candidate must be supported by at least two-thirds of the member states or by consensus. The chairperson is expected to complete the term without resignations or impeachment.