Chairperson of the African Union
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The Chairperson of the African Union is chosen by the Assembly of the African Union, which consists of the heads of state of member countries, to serve a one-year term. The direct precursor to this position was the Chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity.
[edit] List of Chairmen of the Organisation of African Unity
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[edit] List of Chairs of the African Union
| Name | Beginning of Term | End of Term | Country |
| Thabo Mbeki | 9 July 2002 | 10 July 2003 |  South Africa |
| Joaquim Chissano | 10 July 2003 | 6 July 2004 |  Mozambique |
| Olusegun Obasanjo | 6 July 2004 | 24 January 2006 |  Nigeria |
| Denis Sassou-Nguesso | 24 January 2006 | 29 January 2007 |  Republic of the Congo |
| John Kufuor | 29 January 2007 | 31 January 2008 |  Ghana |
| Jakaya Kikwete | 31 January 2008 | Present |  Tanzania |
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