African Union members elect new leader

Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is elected chair of the AU Commission

An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "African Union members elect new leader" was published on February 17, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

February 17, 2025 ·32m · Focus on Africa

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Summary

African Union members have elected Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the next chair of the AU Commission. Mr Ali Youssouf defeated Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former Foreign Minister of Madagascar Richard Randriamandrato. What are some of the challenges he faces?Also, why is Gambia running short on medicines? And are tech-savvy Gen Z's really more vulnerable to cyber attacks? Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Sunita Nahar, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania Okereke in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Episode Description

Also, why is Gambia running short on medicines?

And are tech-savvy Gen Z's really more vulnerable to cyber attacks?

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Sunita Nahar, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania Okereke in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi