Mahamoud Ali Youssouf
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti and a seasoned diplomat. He has served in this role since 2005 and is known for his close ties to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. At 59 years old, Youssouf has been an advocate for addressing governance issues across Africa, particularly in nations experiencing political instability. His multilingual capabilities in French, English, and Arabic enhance his diplomatic effectiveness, making him a strong candidate for the presidency of the African Union Commission.
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Pakistan· 2026-02-28
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the president of the African Union Commission.
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Gabon· 2026-02-17
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the foreign minister of Djibouti, nominated Patrice Trovoada for the position.
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Portugal· 2026-01-28
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the president of the African Union Commission who advocates for restorative justice.
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Burundi· 2025-09-15
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
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Liberia· 2025-09-09
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), is one of the leaders President Ruto will meet during the summit.
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Kenya· 2025-07-27
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the president of the African Union Commission and praised the ceasefire agreement.
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France· 2025-07-19
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the chairperson of the AU Commission, has an opportunity to emphasise that fragmentation diminishes Africa’s influence in global forums.
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South Africa· 2025-07-12
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf highlighted the pope's courageous commitment to Africa.
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Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on Saturday after a highly contested election process.
How Raila's AUC candidature silenced opposition voicesKenya· 2025-02-20
Raila lost the AU chairperson bid to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
Kenya needs Raila more than Africa doesKenya· 2025-02-20
Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf won the African Union Commission chairperson election.
Raila must now decide whether to cut or strengthen his ties with RutoKenya· 2025-02-19
Odinga is set to face off with Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, his key opponent.
Explained: How the AU Commission polls will be conductedKenya· 2025-02-19
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was elected as the head of the Commission of the UA.
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Morocco· 2025-02-17
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has succeeded Moussa Faki Mahamat as the new president of the African Union Commission.
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Burkina Faso· 2025-02-17
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was elected president of the African Union Commission.
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Mahamoud Ali Youssouf clinched the African Union Commission chairmanship after garnering the requisite votes.
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Tanzania· 2025-02-16
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was elected as the new president of the African Union Commission.
Le Djiboutien Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, nouveau président de la Commission de l’Union africaineFrance· 2025-02-15
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission after a tightly contested race.
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Ghana· 2025-02-15Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has been elected president of the African Union Commission.
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf élu président de la Commission de l’Union africaineFrance· 2025-02-15
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti.
Leo ndio leo uchaguzi AUC Addis AbabaTanzania· 2025-02-15
Djibouti's Foreign Minister since 2005, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has been nominated by his country to run for the chairperson position.
President Mahama arrives in Addis Ababa for 38th AU Heads of States SummitGhana· 2025-02-15
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has been the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti since 2005 and is a close associate of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.
Union africaine : qui sont les trois candidats au poste de président de la Commission ?France· 2025-02-12