Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Cameroon CameroonpoliticianMaleb. 19606.8Global Dominance: 0.00%

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the Foreign Minister of Djibouti and a candidate for the chairperson position of the African Union Commission, seeking to lead continental initiatives and reforms.

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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the President of the African Union Commission, praised the commitment to dialogue.

la Guinée équatoriale et le Gabon signent un accord d’engagement – Journal du Gabon
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-30
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the President of the African Union Commission and met with Mohamed Ali Nafti.

À Addis-Abeba, la Tunisie plaide pour une action africaine commune renforcée
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-07-29
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the President of the African Union Commission, praised the agreement as an exemplary commitment to dialogue.

Différend frontalier: la Guinée équatoriale et le Gabon signent un accord d'engagement
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-29
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the President of the African Union Commission who facilitated the meeting between the two heads of state.

Gabon-Guinée équatoriale : accord signé à Addis Abeba pour l'application de l'arrêt de la CIJ | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-07-29
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African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged member states to accelerate the development of a continental health manufacturing value chain.

Samia’s push for Africa’s health independence
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-22
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of the UA visited Mali and described his exchanges as 'frank, in-depth, and constructive'.

Les contours d’une coexistence régionale
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-17
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, president of the African Union Commission, emphasized the organization's commitment to the Agenda 2063 goals.

Mohamed Ali Nafti, lors de la journée mondiale de l’Afrique : “La Tunisie continuera à œuvrer aux côtés de ses partenaires africains”
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-05-28
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, commended the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda for their swift response efforts.

African Union Raises Alarm Over Ebola Outbreaks in DRC and Uganda - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-05-28
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the president of the African Union Commission.

Libreville accueille la 17e retraite de haut niveau de l’Union africaine sur la paix et la sécurité – Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-05-28
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AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged all parties to return to dialogue.

Iran: We are not attacking our neighbours
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-05
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission, was present during the launch of Tamini General Insurance.

Uganda joins Kenya and Djibouti in Islamic insurance expansion
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-05
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission, was present at the launch of Tamini General Insurance.

Museveni launches Uganda's first Islamic insurance provider
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-04
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AU Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf spoke at the summit about the need for reforms.

African Union faces backlash as conflicts soar, reform calls grow
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-03
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the president of the African Union Commission, expressed deep concern over the military strikes conducted by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets in Iran.

Conflit États-Unis–Iran : l’Union africaine appelle à une désescalade immédiate | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-02-28
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf described water as a vital endowment and a source of peace during the summit.

«Africa Sempre» : au 39ᵉ sommet de l’UA, Guterres plaide pour l’eau, la paix et une finance plus juste | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-02-16
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced the creation of a security platform uniting 18 countries.

Afrique : l’UA réaffirme sa fermeté contre les coups d’Etat
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-02-16
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the chair of the African Union Commission.

Saat AS Terapkan Tarif Tinggi, China Berlakukan Tarif Nol untuk Afrika
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-15
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the chairman of the African Union Commission, called for the end of the extermination of the Palestinian people.

Palestinians 'extermination' must stop, AU chair Mahmoud says
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-15
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, framed the discussions around the urgency of guaranteeing access to water and sanitation.

Burundi’s Ndayishimiye elected AU Chair as leaders put water security at centre stage
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-14
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the President of the African Union Commission with whom Mohamed Ali Nafti discussed cooperation.

Nafti échange avec la Commission de l’UA sur la coopération continentale et les défis africains
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-02-12
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the AUC chair, condemned the killing of Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi and warned of its implications for Libya's political crisis.

AU condemns killing of Saf al-Islam Gaddafi
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-04
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf praised the overwhelming approval by the U.S. House of Representatives for a three-year extension of AGOA.

Cabo Verde entre os 30 países africanos com os quais os Estados Unidos reactivam acordo comercial preferencial
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-02-04
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AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf participated in the meeting to guide coordinated action.

Uhuru warns against fragmented peace talks for eastern DRC
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-01-19
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf issued congratulations to Mr. Museveni and praised Uganda for its democratic gains.

Observers cast doubt on Ugandan election results after President’s landslide victory
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-19
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The president of the African Union Commission praised the decision to extend AGOA, highlighting its importance in economic relations between the United States and Africa.

AGOA : vers une prolongation jusqu’en 2028 | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-15
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AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf also addressed the ceremony.

China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges launched
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-01-13
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the President of the African Union, called for strong international action against terrorism in Mali and the Sahel region.

Jutarnji list - Zapadne sile povlače građane, gradovi tonu u mrak, širi se glad, vojska niti uz pomoć Rusa ne može zaustaviti al-Qaidu!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-12-08
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the President of the African Union who called for strong international action against terrorism in Mali and the Sahel region.

Jutarnji list - Zapadne sile povlače građane, gradovi tonu u mrak, širi se glad, vojska niti uz pomoć Rusa ne može zaustaviti al-Qaidu!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-12-07
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