Abukar Osman

(Djibouti City, Djibouti ) Djibouti has warmly welcomed the election of senior diplomat Mohamud Ali Yusuf as the Chairperson of the Executive Council of the African Union. This election, held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is considered a significant achievement for Djibouti and the entire Horn of Africa.

Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, who was part of the reception ceremony at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, congratulated Mohamud Ali Yusuf, describing him as a highly experienced diplomat in African and international affairs.

Speaking at the grand welcoming event in Djibouti Presidential Palace Square, Mohamud Ali Yusuf expressed his gratitude to President Guelleh for his unwavering support.

“My esteemed president has trusted me for 25 years, trained me, advised me, and encouraged me. He always told me to move forward. If success has been achieved today, the credit belongs to him, aside from Allah,” he said.

The Djiboutian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located on Djamal Abdinasir Avenue, Djibouti City, issued an official statement emphasizing that this position strengthens Djibouti’s influence in African politics and serves as an opportunity to advance the interests of the Horn of Africa region.

This election comes at a time when Djibouti is actively striving to enhance its diplomatic role, having been among the first countries to support ongoing reforms within the African Union aimed at improving the organization’s efficiency.

Mohamud Ali Yusuf is expected to officially assume office in the coming days in Addis Ababa, pledging to focus on strengthening the execution mechanisms of the African Union.