Mahamoud Ali Youssouf Wins AUC Chairperson Election Over Raila Odinga

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti defeated Raila Odinga from Kenya in the AUC Chairperson elections in Addis Ababa. Raila led initially with two early victories but lost the final rounds, resulting in Mahamoud winning the chair position with 33 votes, taking over from Moussa Faki.

Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf triumphed over Raila Odinga of Kenya in the recent elections for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Raila began strong, winning the first two voting rounds but ultimately faltered in the subsequent rounds, allowing Mahamoud to gain momentum and secure the seat. The final tally concluded with Mahamoud receiving 33 votes, succeeding Moussa Faki from Chad, who served for eight years.

In summary, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf’s election to the AUC Chairperson position marks a significant shift in leadership. Raila Odinga’s initial successes in the early rounds could not maintain momentum against Mahamoud, who ultimately won decisively. This outcome reflects the evolving dynamics within the African Union and the emerging leadership in regional governance.

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