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.
Born on Jan 01, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 77,155 | $2,700,000 | 3,191$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 42,541 | $106,000 | 84$ |
| Totals | 2 | 119,044,807 | 119,696 | $2,806,000 | 3,275$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
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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France:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the president of the African Union Commission and praised the ceasefire agreement.
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South Africa:
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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France:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf highlighted the pope's courageous commitment to Africa.
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Kenya:
Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on Saturday after a highly contested election process.
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Kenya:
Raila lost the AU chairperson bid to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
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Kenya:
Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf won the African Union Commission chairperson election.
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Kenya:
Odinga is set to face off with Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, his key opponent.
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Morocco:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was elected as the head of the Commission of the UA.
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Burkina Faso:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has succeeded Moussa Faki Mahamat as the new president of the African Union Commission.
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