فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was elected as the Chair of the African Union Commission on Saturday during the 38th summit of the organization held in Addis Ababa.
Youssouf secured two-thirds of the votes from member states, obtaining 33 votes out of 49 eligible countries. The election saw the elimination of Madagascar’s candidate in the first round, leading to a competition between Djibouti and Kenya, represented by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
After several rounds of voting, Youssouf ultimately won the position, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat as head of the African Union Commission.
At 59 years old, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf takes over from Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat for a four-year term. He notably defeated veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who was considered the favorite.
Indeed, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who has served as Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for nearly 20 years, was supported by Morocco against the Kenyan candidate backed by Algeria and South Africa. Youssouf’s election is seen as a victory for Djibouti and a strong addition to the African Union given his extensive diplomatic experience.
