- Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahamoud Youssouf was appointed as the new Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC)
- Youssouf thanked the AU member states
- A Djibouti citizen, who has succeeded Chad's Moussa Faki will take over for four years
Djibouti's long -time foreign minister, Mahamoud Youssouf, has expressed his gratitude to the African heads of state who supported him and voted in the elections on Saturday, February 15, of the African Union Commission (AUC).
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Youssouf got the chair after getting 33 votes in the seventh round, after former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga to withdraw from the race.
Mahamoud Youssouf said after the victory?
In his victory tweet, Youssouf said: “Thank you all for your uncomfortable support. We have succeeded together.
The election held during the AU summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, saw Youssouf defeating Raila and former Madagascar Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato.
Youssouf is expected to serve for a four -year term, inheriting Moussa Faki of Chad, who has held the post since 2017.
Raila's intention to become the AUC chairman was very interesting, with many Kenyan delegates in Addis Ababa to support his support.
Despite his previous leadership in the early rounds, Raila withdrew from the sixth round while Youssouf continued to lead.
Youssouf's victory is seen as evidence of his great diplomatic experience and strategic partnerships he has created for many years.
As he prepares to take over, the African continent is eagerly looking forward to its leadership in addressing the challenges facing them and promoting unity among member states.
Did Mukhisa Kituyi predict Raila's failure in the AUC election?
In another case, a video emerged by political affairs expert Mukhisa Kituyi analyzing issues that would contribute to Raila's failure in recent elections.
Kituyi highlighted religious and geographical religious practices, noting that the Francophone nations have supported their own candidates historically.
He also mentioned the Israeli and Gaza conflict, which he claimed to undermine the influence of the president William Ruto To his fellow heads of state due to his controversial position of the war.
What else do you need to know about Raila Odinga's loss in AUC
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claimed that President Ruto's support for Raila was not true of the chief economic adviser Moses Kuria He said that Africa had lost a visionary leader who in the future would appear to be defeated. Presidential post in the 2027 election
Some Nyeri residents celebrated Raila's loss to the African continent and demanded that he return home and continue to defend the rights of the people
Source: TUKO.co.ke
