Djibouti AUC,djibouti AUC candidate Stories

Djibouti has secured backing from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, just days after Kenyan President William Ruto visited Cairo to lobby for Ra...

This visit comes amid rumours circulating that Youssouf had dropped out of the race in favour of Kenya's candidate, Raila Odinga.

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

Mahmoud emphasised Djibouti's commitment to advocating for the lifting of sanctions on South Sudan.

Meanwhile, Somalia withdrew its former foreign minister, Fawzia Yussuf's, bid to support Djibouti's candidacy.

Meriton also held various government portfolios, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Health and Social Affairs, Information Technology, the Blue E...

Djibouti's Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the latest addition to a list of candidates including Kenyan politician Raila Odinga.