Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, a seasoned Djiboutian diplomat, was elected Chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission on February 15, 2025 after a rigorous electoral process.
The League of African Ambassadors welcomed this historic election, highlighting his remarkable career and his commitment to African unity and cooperation.
A former Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs and ambassador to several countries, Youssouf is renowned for his key role in conflict resolution and regional integration.
His leadership is seen as a catalyst for pan-Africanism, promoting unity, solidarity and collective self-sufficiency among African peoples.
As Chairman of the AU Commission, he will be responsible for promoting peace, stability and continental integration.
The League of African Ambassadors urged him to maintain his commitment to the founding principles of the AU and reaffirmed its support for his mandate to strengthen cooperation between African nations.
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