Pan-African Group Elects First Female Leader

from National Public Radio

The African Union commission has elected its first female leader. The organization chose South African politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to chair the administrative arm of the continental organization. Ofeibea Quist-Arcton talks to Audie Cornish about why her election is significant.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, July 16, 2012