Djibouti Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf Stories

Djibouti's Mohamoud Youssouf secures key endorsement from Egypt as AUC chair race hots up
Djibouti's Mohamoud Youssouf secures key endorsement from Egypt as AUC chair race hots up
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 03, 2025

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

Djibouti's Foreign Minister denies AUC Chair race rumours, meets Tanzanian President to secure support
Djibouti's Foreign Minister denies AUC Chair race rumours, meets Tanzanian President to secure support
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 24, 2025

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

Mjadala Afrika: Raila to face off with two rivals next week in AUC Chair debate
Mjadala Afrika: Raila to face off with two rivals next week in AUC Chair debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 06, 2024

The high-profile debate will take place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience on Dember 13, 2024.

AUC chair post: More competition for Raila as Djibouti fronts candidate
AUC chair post: More competition for Raila as Djibouti fronts candidate
Amina Wako  |  Apr 09, 2024

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

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