Mahmoud Ali Yousouf

Mahmoud Ali Yousouf is the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, a prominent position in which he oversees the organization’s efforts to promote peace, stability, and democracy across the African continent. He has often been vocal about the need for adherence to constitutional governance and has condemned military interventions in civilian affairs. Yousouf recently gained attention for his condemnation of a coup attempt in Benin, where he reaffirmed the AU's support for President Patrice Talon and emphasized the importance of respecting democratic norms.