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Can Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf turn the AU around? 

March 15, 2025

Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has taken the helm of the African Union amid rising regional tensions and a looming funding crisis. Can this veteran diplomat implment reforms, boost African free trade, and reduce the AU's reliance on Western aid?

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa