The Minister of Foreign Affairs announces the support of 30 countries for Somalia's candidate for the presidency of the African Union

The Minister of Foreign Affairs announces the support of 30 countries for Somalia's candidate for the presidency of the African Union

 The Somali Foreign Minister, Mr. Ahmed Moalim Faki, announced that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which includes about 30 African countries, supports Somalia’s candidate for the presidency of the African Union.

The minister stated that this is a great success for Somalia, and said: “Somalia is very grateful for the support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which includes about 30 African countries, as it expressed its support for the nomination of Fawzia Yusuf Adam as Somalia’s candidate for the presidency of the African Union for the period 2025-2028.” “.

Somalia has officially launched a campaign to have its former foreign minister, Fawzia Yusuf Adam, serve as the next chair of the African Union Commission, putting her in competition with Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who is seeking the position.