Mahmoud Youssouf
Mahmoud Youssouf is a prominent Djiboutian politician who recently secured the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He won the election with 33 votes, defeating notable contenders including Kenyan politician Raila Odinga and Madagascar's Richard Randriamandrato. Youssouf's victory marks a significant moment for Djibouti and reflects his growing influence in African politics, succeeding Moussa Faki Mohamed, who has served as the Chairperson since 2017.
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AU Commission chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf was present at the summit.
Ruto rallies COMESA bloc to embrace technology for inclusive growth
Kenya· 2025-10-11
Mahmoud Youssouf is the chairperson of the African Union Commission who announced the deployment of a mediation panel for South Sudan.
AUC dispatches special delegation to mediate South Sudan crisisKenya· 2025-03-31
Mahmoud Youssouf is the chairperson of the African Union Commission who announced the deployment of a mediation panel for South Sudan.
AUC dispatches special delegation for South Sudan mediationsKenya· 2025-03-31Mahmoud Youssouf, the AU Commission Chairperson, urged all parties to maintain peace and seek dialogue.
South Sudan crisis: AU calls for peace after Riek Machar's reported arrestKenya· 2025-03-27Mahmoud Youssouf was elected chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), after securing 33 votes.
Baba is back: Raila makes political comeback after AUC lossKenya· 2025-02-28
Mahmoud Youssouf was elected AUC chair after securing 33 votes in the seventh round of voting, defeating Odinga.
It's not over, Raila says after AUC lossKenya· 2025-02-24
Youssouf won 33 votes in round seven, the last round of voting, to claim continental glory.
Intrigues of Raila's AUC lossKenya· 2025-02-18
Mahmoud Youssouf secured 33 votes in the final round to win the AUC chairmanship.
Gachagua praises Odinga's brave fight after AUC defeatKenya· 2025-02-18
Odinga finished second after Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf who secured the AUC chairmanship with 33 votes.
PLO Lumumba: Why Raila lost AUC chairmanshipKenya· 2025-02-18
Mahmoud Youssouf is another candidate in the AU chairperson’s elections alongside Raila Odinga.
In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chanceKenya· 2025-02-18
Mahmoud Youssouf defeated Raila Odinga in the sixth round of the election.
Ruto abebeshwa lawama Raila kuukosa uenyekiti AUC
Tanzania· 2025-02-17
Mahmoud Youssouf is the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) facing significant challenges in Africa.
Kazi iliyo mbele ya mwenyekiti mpya wa AUCTanzania· 2025-02-16
Mahmoud Youssouf won the election for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission.
Nini hatima ya Odinga baada ya mapito yaliyojaa mikosi?Tanzania· 2025-02-16
Mahmoud Youssouf won the chairmanship of the African Union Commission after defeating Raila Odinga.
Jinsi Raila alivyoukosa uenyekiti Umoja wa AfrikaTanzania· 2025-02-15Mahmoud Youssouf of Djibouti has won the position of chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Youssouf ashinda uenyekiti AU, Raila ashindwaTanzania· 2025-02-15