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Mogadishu (AX) — Fawzia Yusuf Adam, Somalia's pick for the African Union (AU) Chair, declared that Somali authorities and four federal member state chieftains are urging her to step down. This pressure comes from Djibouti's President, Ismail Omar Guelleh. During a presser in Mogadishu on Thursday, Adam clarified her unwavering stance: she won't budge from her AU Chair race, slated for 2025. "Leaders told me to step back. I emphasized the seat's significance, but they wouldn't listen. They think Djibouti should get it. I…

Seychelles throws its hat in the ring for the AU Commission Chairperson position, shaking up Raila and Somalia's hopes. Kenya, Djibouti, and Somalia have already put forward their candidates, but Seychelles has now entered the race with Vincent Meriton as its contender, adding complexity to the competition. Meriton, with his extensive background in various key ministries, including Foreign Affairs and Health, is seen as a strong candidate. Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenya's Raila Odinga, and Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf are…

The Chairman of Qatar Tourism, Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, recently met with the Minister of Commerce and Tourism of Djibouti, Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, who is currently on a visit to Qatar. The purpose of the meeting was to explore opportunities for collaboration in the tourism sectors of both countries. During the discussion, Qatar Tourism committed to providing valuable training opportunities for tourism professionals in Djibouti. This training program aims to enhance the skills of personnel working in the tourism sector and…