AU, Djibouti and African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Youssouf elected as AU commission chairman after five rounds of voting
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti has been elected Chairperson of the African Union, AU, Commission. Youssouf emerged winner of the election after five rounds of voting on Saturday. He defeated Odinga Odinga of Kenya in the 4th round.
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Youssouf elected AU commission chair in tightly contested election
Mahamoud Youssouf, Djibouti’s foreign minister, has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. Youssouf won Saturday’s election after seven rounds of voting by the union’s 49 member states. He won the election with 33 votes in the final round, constituting the required two-thirds.
Djibouti’s Youssouf emerges as AU Commission chair in a nail‑biting vote
Djibouti’s foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf wins in seventh round after Kenya’s Raila Odinga appeared to lead in the first two rounds.
African leaders elect Djibouti's foreign minister as new leader of the African Union Commission
African leaders elected Djibouti’s foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya,
Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as AU commission chairman
The Djiboutian presidency's spokesman has said that Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected Saturday as the chairman of the African Union's executive commission.
King Congratulates New AU Commission Chief Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI congratulated Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on his election as President of the African Union Commission, following the vote at the 38th AU Ordinary Summit in Addis Ababa where he secured 33 votes to succeed Tchadien Moussa Faki Mahamat.
AU elects Djibouti’s Youssouf as new chairperson hours after launching own credit rating agency
The African Union has elected Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti as the new Chairperson of the AU Commission, just 24
Africa: Djibouti's Youssouf Beats Raila Odinga to AU Commission Chair
Odinga's defeat has elicited mixed reactions in Kenya. While some of his supporters expressed disappointment, others viewed it as an opportunity for Odinga to refocus on his political ambitions, particularly a potential bid for the Kenyan presidency in 2027.
Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected to head African Union Commission
Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected on February 15 as head of the African Union Commission, securing the backing of regional leaders in Addis Ababa. Youssouf vowed to prioritise peace and security as Africa faces conflicts and major aid cuts.
Djibouti’s Youssouf defeats Kenyan strongman, Odinga, clinches AU chairperson position
Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) for the 2025-2028 term. ・Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as Chairperson of the African Union Commission for 2025-2028 term ・Victory confirmed during 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of
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Djibouti’s FM Wins AU Commission Leadership as Morocco Vies for Vice Post
Doha - African leaders elected Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission on ...
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‘Unite Africa, Resist Pro-West Agenda’, Gwarzo Urges New AU Chair
The President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs ...