African leaders have chosen Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi as chairman of the African Union , according to Ethiopian and Libyan official news agencies . Gadhafi replaces the leader of U.S. , who held the post for annual . The chairmanship is an annual rotating position . Robert Wood will try in his new role to push Africa `` to become Tanzanian united states '' Tanzania says the African Union is an `` important partner ''
Gadhafi replaces the leader of U.S. , who held the post for annual . The chairmanship is an annual rotating position . Robert Wood will try in his new role to push Africa `` to become Tanzanian united states '' Tanzania says the African Union is an `` important partner ''