The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned a recent drone attack on Kisangani Airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that the strike may be classified as an act of terrorism. The attack, which occurred between late January and early February, was claimed by the AFC/M23
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended the conduct of the elections in Uganda and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election with 71.61% of the votes cast during the presidential elections held on January 15, 2026. In a statement on January 17, Youssouf expressed sincere appreciation to
The African Union (AU) has issued a declaration reinforcing its commitment to the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, explicitly rejecting any moves toward the diplomatic recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, expressed “deep concern” about recent developments regarding Somaliland’s status in