Mahmoud Youssouf

Mahmoud Youssouf

politician Djibouti

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
80,694
Power
159$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 7.00 0.14% +10% 53,771,296 80,694 $106,000 159$
Totals 2 53,771,296 80,694 $106,000 159$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf is the chairperson of the African Union Commission who announced the deployment of a mediation panel for South Sudan. 7

The Standard: AUC dispatches special delegation to mediate South Sudan crisis

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf is the chairperson of the African Union Commission who announced the deployment of a mediation panel for South Sudan. 7

The Standard: AUC dispatches special delegation for South Sudan mediations

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf, the AU Commission Chairperson, urged all parties to maintain peace and seek dialogue. 8

The Standard: South Sudan crisis: AU calls for peace after Riek Machar's reported arrest

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf was elected chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), after securing 33 votes. 7

The Standard: Baba is back: Raila makes political comeback after AUC loss

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf was elected AUC chair after securing 33 votes in the seventh round of voting, defeating Odinga. 6

The Standard: It's not over, Raila says after AUC loss

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf secured 33 votes in the final round to win the AUC chairmanship. 7

The Standard: Gachagua praises Odinga's brave fight after AUC defeat

Kenya Kenya: Odinga finished second after Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf who secured the AUC chairmanship with 33 votes. 5

The Standard: PLO Lumumba: Why Raila lost AUC chairmanship

Kenya Kenya: Mahmoud Youssouf is another candidate in the AU chairperson’s elections alongside Raila Odinga. 5

The Standard: In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance