Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Stories

Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...

Their meeting reaffirmed the AU's commitment to "advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent," with both leaders placi...

While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.

Beyond his core team, Mahmoud is expected to appoint advisers, senior diplomatic staff, and policy experts to bolster his administration.

Youssouf is a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti. He is the longest-serving minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of his country (200...

For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...

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

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

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

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

Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf Fawzia believes she has a good chance of winning the contest against Kenya's Raila Odinga.