Djibouti’s Foreign Minister wins AUC Chair race

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

Youssouf triumphed over former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga and ex-Malagasy Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato to secure the esteemed position.

In his vision for the role, Youssouf has pledged to focus on enhancing regional security and fostering stronger unity across Africa, with an emphasis on bridging the continent’s linguistic and cultural divides.

His victory represents a major achievement for Djibouti as he prepares to lead the African Union in addressing pressing regional challenges.