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 | 4 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 127,115 | $2,700,000 | 5,258$ |
| Kenya | 4 | 5.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 182,121 | $106,000 | 359$ |
| Ghana | 2 | 8.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 98,644 | $67,000 | 213$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 80,450 | $63,000 | 85$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 9.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 74,416 | $120,000 | 242$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 7.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 82,949 | $17,000 | 67$ |
| Totals | 14 | 267,665,796 | 645,695 | $3,073,000 | 6,224$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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France:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was elected president of the African Union Commission.
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Tanzania:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf clinched the African Union Commission chairmanship after garnering the requisite votes.
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France:
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was elected as the new president of the African Union Commission.
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Ghana:
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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