Explained: How the AU Commission polls will be conducted

AUC Chairmanship candidates, Madagascar's former Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato, Djibouti's Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf,and Raila Odinga. [File, Standard]

With just 18 days to go, the African Union is gearing up for a defining moment-the election of the AUC chairperson.