Beijing, Feb. 17 -- China on Monday congratulated Djibouti's Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his election as the new African Union Commission chairperson.
Youssouf, elected for the 2025-2028 term, will succeed Moussa Faki Mahamat, the outgoing chairperson and former Chadian prime minister, who has completed his two-term, eight-year tenure leading the 55-member bloc.
The African Union (AU) is a banner of strength through unity for Africa and an important platform for international cooperation, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a regular press briefing.
Guo said that China views its relationship with the AU from a strategic and long-term perspective. Chinese Presiden...