Djibouti has officially announced its candidacy for the African Union Commission Chairperson position, joining Kenya and Somalia in the race. The Djibouti presidency believes that their candidate, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, with his extensive diplomatic experience, is well-suited for the role.
Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission Chairperson , becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia , to front a candidate for the influential seat.The Djibouti presidency officially announced the decision on Tuesday, underscoring Youssouf's extensive experience in diplomacy, which they believe makes him well-suited for the role.
Youssouf will be contending with Kenya's Raila Odinga and Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf Adam, a former Foreign Minister, in the race to succeed the incumbent, Moussa Faki, who has held the position since March 14, 2017. Djibouti expressed its confidence in the abilities of its candidate, saying he has all the"assets" to meet the expectations and interests of the continent.While Kenya has been on a charm offensive to lobby for more support for its candidate, Odinga, Djibouti's entry into the race further complicates President William Ruto's efforts to secure regional backing.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
The African Union unanimously adopted the right of the Eastern Africa region to produce the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission on March 25.
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