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Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.

AUC debate

Raila Odinga is set to take on his rivals for the African Union Commission (AUC) chair’s post in a debate set for Saturday, December 13, 2024, but even before the discourse Kenyans are expected to engage on the matter.

Some of the leaders, including President William Ruto, have been going around the country voicing their support for Raila‘s bid, but some Kenyans, especially on social media, have expressed their opposition to the bid.

As the bid divides opinion, the upcoming debate will continue to be a matter of discussion by both leaders and citizens alike.

Dubbed Mjadala Afrika, the debate will be hosted in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, with Raila facing his rivals Mahmoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti, Richard Randriamandrato from Madagascar, and Anil Gayan from Mauritius.

The debate will begin at 7:00 pm Eastern Africa Time (EAT) and will be broadcast live across the continent in six AU languages – English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili.

The AUC race ad debate is expected to form part of the national dialogue until it is concluded.

Club World Cup draw

FIFA conducted the draw for the inaugural tournament on Thursday night, and given how teams have been paired, football fans will have critical topics to talk about.

Defending champions Manchester City will face Juventus in the group stage of the tournament set to be held after the ongoing seasons conclude. 

African giants Al Ahly from Egypt are in Group A, while Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunisie are in Group D.

South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns are in Group F, while Moroccan heavyweights, Wydad are in Group G.

Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami

Group B: Paris St-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica

Group D: Flamengo, Esperance Sportive de Tunisie, Chelsea, Club Leon

Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, Inter Milan

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg