President Mohamud Calls on Somali AU Chair Nominee to Step Down in Favor of Djibouti
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…