Who is Mahmoud Ali Youssouf?

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, elected in February 2025. He previously served as Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

When did Morocco rejoin the African Union?

Morocco rejoined the African Union in January 2017, ending a 33-year absence from the continental body.

What was the purpose of the Bourita-Youssouf meeting?

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly to discuss issues of common interest, including regional stability and African integration.

Bourita Meets AU Commission Chair in New York

Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Wednesday in New York.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Moroccan diplomatic sources. The two officials discussed issues of common interest, including regional stability and African integration.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, a former Djiboutian Foreign Minister, was elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission in February 2025. This is his first term leading the AU's executive body.

Morocco rejoined the African Union in January 2017 after a 33-year absence. The kingdom has since been active in AU peace and security initiatives and has advocated for institutional reform of the continental body.

Further details of the meeting were not immediately disclosed. Both officials are in New York for the UN General Assembly high-level week.