Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission during the 38th AU summit. With extensive diplomatic experience as Djibouti's foreign minister since 2005, Youssouf is poised to advocate for governance, democracy, and peace, particularly in conflict areas like Sudan and the DRC. However, his success hinges on African leaders' willingness to empower the AUC, as compliance with AU directives remains dismally low, with a 2022 report showing that 75% of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights judgments were not adhered to.
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights found that compliance with its decisions is critically low, with 75% of judgments not followed.
As the new AUC chair, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf aims to promote democracy, governance, and peace across Africa during his tenure.
Youssouf's ability to implement reforms may be challenged by the reluctance of African leaders to cede power to the African Union.
In his manifesto, Youssouf pledges to tackle conflicts in regions like Sudan and the DRC while enhancing institutional capacity.
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