How to Watch Friday’s AUC Debate: Raila vs. Youssouf vs. Randriamandrato
Raila Odinga, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and Richard Randriamandrato will compete in the eagerly awaited Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate 2024 on December 13, 2024.
The event will feature the three contenders for the African Union Commission Chairperson position, taking place from 19:00 to 21:00 East African Time (EAT) at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is Mjadala Afrika?
“Mjadala,” the Swahili term for “debate,” symbolizes efforts to promote transparency and merit-based selection in leadership processes.
During the debate, the candidates will present their plans for advancing Africa’s Agenda 2063, tackling key policy challenges, and proposing solutions for the continent’s growth.
How and When to Watch
The debate will be streamed live on television and digital platforms, ensuring wide accessibility:
Television
Public broadcasters in all AU member states will air the debate live in six official AU languages: English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili.
The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will oversee coordination.
DSTV Africa will offer two pop-up channels for English and French coverage.
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Digital Streaming
Viewers can watch the debate on the African Union’s official website.
It will also be streamed live on AU’s YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram accounts in both English and French.
Language-specific links will be available on these platforms.
CNBC Africa will also broadcast the event on its digital channels, including YouTube.
Languages and Accessibility
Simultaneous interpretation in all six AU working languages will be provided, ensuring inclusive participation for all viewers across the continent.
Moderators will ask questions in English and French, and live translation will be available for both the audience and the candidates.
Join the Conversation
Africans, both at home and in the diaspora, can engage by submitting questions via AU’s social media channels. Moderators will select and present these questions during the debate.
The Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate offers a vital opportunity for African citizens to hear directly from the candidates about their visions for the continent.
How to Watch Friday’s AUC Debate: Raila vs. Youssouf vs. Randriamandrato
