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Inside the Historic Vote: A New AU Chair Emerges

The foreign minister of Djibouti, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, was elected as the new chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission following a tense and closely contested voting process. The election, which took place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, required seven rounds of voting before a winner was determined, highlighting the competitive nature of the race. […]