Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf elected as AU Commission Chairperson with 33 votes, marking a major political victory for President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Minister Ilyas M. Dawaleh.
Djibouti has officially seized the reins of African diplomacy as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf clinched the African Union Commission chairmanship with a commanding 33-vote victory. This is not just a personal triumph for Youssouf but a strategic masterstroke orchestrated by President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his closest political tacticians.
Behind the scenes, Ilyas M. Dawaleh—Djibouti’s Economy Minister—played a decisive role, securing critical endorsements from French-speaking African nations and leveraging Djibouti’s influence with key power players. His cryptic yet celebratory post on X summed it up: “We made it! Thank you to all African leaders who made this happen. Above all, thankful to Allah. History is made.”
This victory shifts the balance of power in the African Union, placing Djibouti at the center of the continent’s political agenda. With Guelleh’s steady leadership, Dawaleh’s strategic maneuvering, and Youssouf’s diplomatic prowess, Djibouti is now positioned to steer the AU through an era of transformation. The next moves of this powerhouse trio will define Africa’s future—and waryatv.com will be tracking every step.
Why Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf Will Win the AU Chairmanship
