Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Also known as: Mr Youssouf · AU Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf · African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf · Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf — Chairperson of the African Union Commission, advocating for African representation on the UN Security Council and continental health initiatives.

2026-04-252026-09-13

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June 2026
18 JunJoy Online
… African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf “strongly condemned” the assault and praised Nigerien forces whose actions “made it possible to repel the attack and secure the airport facilities.” Diori Hamani International Airport is one of Niger’s most sensitive secur …
Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport
May 2026
11 MayJoy Online
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has renewed Africa’s call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. …
AU Commission Chair demands permanent African representation on UN Security Council
April 2026
27 AprJoy Online
… AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed “deep concern” over the violence and stated that the 55-member continental organisation “strongly condemns these acts, which risk exposing civilian populations to significant harm.” Youssouf reaffirmed the AU’s “steadfast c …
Mali army and Russian mercenaries withdraw from northern stronghold after rebel attacks
27 AprJoy Online
… Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chair of the African Union Commission, said he was following the situation with “deep concern”. …
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
25 AprJoy Online
… Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chair of the African Union Commission, said he was following the situation with “deep concern,” adding in a statement on X that he “strongly condemns these acts which risk exposing civilian populations to significant harm”. …
Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

World & Region

AU Commission chair reaffirms ties with African diaspora worldwide

The News

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has reaffirmed the African Union's commitment to strengthening ties between Africa and its global diaspora, honouring people of African descent across the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. He stressed the importance of diaspora communities to Agenda 2063 implementation and the AU's goals of advancing recognition, justice and development during the Second International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2034).

31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

AU Commission chair reaffirms ties with African diaspora worldwide
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has reaffirmed the African Union's commitment to strengthening ties between Africa and its global diaspora, honouring people of African descent across the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. He stressed the importance of diaspora communities to Agenda 2063 implementation and the AU's goals of advancing recognition, justice and development during the Second International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2034).
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

AU condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan
The African Union has strongly condemned a fatal attack on a joint patrol of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan on August 25, which killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others. The AUC Chairperson called for an immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

African Union condemns drone attack on Egypt's Port of Damietta
The African Union Commission condemned a July 29 drone attack on vessels at Egypt's Port of Damietta as a violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing solidarity with Egypt and commending authorities for their swift response that prevented loss of life.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Ghana begins final phase of repatriation from South Africa
Ghana is conducting the final phase of its mass repatriation exercise for Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals voluntarily registered to leave, with about 926 already repatriated in earlier stages and remaining registered individuals beginning to return home on July 25.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Mahama meets South African envoy over xenophobic attacks
President John Dramani Mahama held talks with Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Special Envoy of President Cyril Ramaphosa, regarding recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mahama said Ghana had submitted a petition to the African Union Commission over the attacks and stressed the importance of addressing the issue at the continental level rather than avoiding it.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Ghana urges AU to address xenophobic attacks in South Africa
President Mahama has called on the African Union to formally address recurring xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the issue threatens African unity and continental integration. The AU Commission Chairman has agreed to table the matter for discussion at the next AU Summit, and Ghana has formally requested its inclusion on the agenda.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
AU summit in Accra focuses on ending AIDS and TB by 2030
Heads of State and Government, health ministers, and development partners met in Accra to advance Africa's health agenda, with a focus on ending AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, reducing maternal mortality, and boosting local pharmaceutical manufacturing. Delegates are expected to adopt a fully-costed continental roadmap and declarations on monitoring non-communicable and neglected tropical diseases.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
AU Commission urges shift from commitments to health implementation
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for a decisive shift from commitments to implementation in advancing Africa's health agenda at an AU Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra hosted by President Mahama. The summit aims to galvanize political commitment to end AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, reduce preventable maternal and child deaths, and strengthen resilient health systems across the continent.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Ghana hosts African Union health summit on AIDS, maternal deaths
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister welcomed the Burundi President and AU officials for an Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly scheduled for July 21–22, 2026, in Accra. The summit will address ending AIDS by 2030, preventing maternal deaths, and tackling communicable and non-communicable diseases while strengthening Africa's health systems.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

Ghana hosts AU health summit on AIDS, TB elimination
Ghana will host the first African Union Extraordinary Health Summit on July 21 and 22, where African Heads of State and Government will adopt a continental roadmap to end AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, while also addressing preventable maternal deaths and other diseases to strengthen Africa's health systems.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

Thirty-five killed in gunmen attack on Niger's largest airport
Gunmen struck Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital Niamey on Thursday, killing 35 people comprising 22 assailants, 11 soldiers, and two civilians. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed responsibility for the attack, the second on the airport in less than five months.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

AU Chair demands permanent African seats on UN Security Council
The African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed Africa's call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, characterizing the continent's exclusion as a historical injustice. He reiterated Africa's proposal for no fewer than two permanent seats with veto powers and five non-permanent seats in an expanded Security Council, guided by the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

Mali army and Russian mercenaries withdraw from Kidal after rebel attacks
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries and Malian government troops have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal following intense combat against separatist forces led by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), which now claims full administrative control. The withdrawal followed a negotiation agreement between the opposing factions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali defence minister killed in suicide truck bombing attack
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as part of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The government said Camara exchanged fire with attackers and neutralised some before being wounded; he died later from his injuries in hospital.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 April

Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Explosions and gunfire have erupted in Mali's capital Bamako and across the country as armed groups launch apparently coordinated attacks. Witnesses report attacks around Kati military base, Gao, Kidal, and Sevare, with analysts describing it as the largest jihadist attack in years.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →