Also known as: AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
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The Namibian
African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf says the agency's independence would be critical to gaining investor and financial market confidence
“African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf says the agency's independence would be critical to gaining the confidence of investors and financial markets.”
Africa launches owncredit rating agencyThe Namibian
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for immediate de-escalation and for both sides to resume talks
“The chairperson of the Africa Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for an "immediate de-escalation" and for both sides to resume talks.”
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new warThe Namibian
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf commends Togo for leading the initiative and president Faure Gnassingbé for mobilising international support
“African Union (AU) Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in a statement on Friday commends Togo for leading the initiative and president Faure Gnassingbé for mobilising international support.”
African Union backs push to correct Africa’s size on world mapInformanté
AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for urgent reforms to Africa's peace and security architecture
“Speaking at the summit, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for urgent reforms to Africa's peace and security architecture, warning that persistent conflicts and emerging threats require stronger collective action.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah joins AU summit on conflict prevention and resolutionInformanté
Youssouf said partnerships with international organisations including the United Nations should better reflect Africa's realities and expectations
“He said partnerships with international organisations, including the United Nations, should better reflect Africa's realities and expectations.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah joins AU summit on conflict prevention and resolutionNew Era
AUC's chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed solidarity with Venezuela government and people
“AUC's chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf also expressed solidarity with the government and Venezuela's people following the devastating earthquakes.”
NNN, SPYL, AUC extend solidarity messages to Venezuela … death toll expected to rise to 1 000The Namibian
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf beat Raila Odinga in the seventh round of voting in February 2025 for AUC chair
“Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the new AUC chair from Djibouti who beat Raila Odinga in the seventh round of voting in February 2025, is in Midrand this week.”
Anatomy of a Vote: A Letter From MidrandNew Era
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf condemned the military escalation over the weekend
“The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, condemned the military escalation over the weekend and stressed the importance of respecting sovereignty and international law.”
Middle East tensions spill overThe Namibian
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the chairman of the African Union Commission said leaders are not asking for charity but for climate justice
“Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the chairman of the African Union Commission, said leaders from countries suffering the most harmful impacts of the climate crisis are not asking for charity, but for "climate justice".”
COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harmsAfrica launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius in collaboration with the African Union, African Peer Review Mechanism, and Economic Commission for Africa, aiming to provide investors with better understanding of African economies and address high borrowing costs estimated at US$75 billion annually in excess interest payments.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Africa launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius in collaboration with the African Union, African Peer Review Mechanism, and Economic Commission for Africa, aiming to provide investors with better understanding of African economies and address high borrowing costs estimated at US$75 billion annually in excess interest payments.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan authorities have accused each other of launching offensives, escalating fears of renewed full-scale conflict after their two-year war ended in 2022. The clashes follow recent months of mutual accusations of violating a peace deal.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Union has welcomed a UN General Assembly resolution calling for more accurate representation of Africa on world maps, arguing that the commonly used Mercator projection distorts Africa's actual size. The AU Commission chair called on international institutions, schools, publishers and digital platforms to adopt maps that provide more accurate representation of global land areas.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined African leaders in Luanda, Angola, for the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which assessed the continent's peace and security situation and considered measures to strengthen mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed a message of solidarity and sympathy to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that have resulted in loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction. The Swapo Party Youth League and African Union Commission also offered their support to Venezuela.
29 June 2026 · New Era →
The Southern African Development Community reaffirmed its commitment to supporting continental efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, while strengthening preparedness and response measures across the Southern African region. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi participated in a High-Level Virtual Meeting of African Heads of State and Partners convened by the African Union to mobilise resources and coordinated action, which resulted in pledges of financial and in-kind support from African countries and development partners.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, claimed by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants, also killed at least three of Camara's family members.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tension is escalating in the Middle East following military exchanges between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Namibian Embassy in Egypt has assured citizens in the region that their safety is a priority and advised them to exercise caution, avoid high-risk areas, and follow local authorities' instructions.
3 March 2026 · New Era →