AU Commission chief praises Ouattara’s action for the Sahel
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Aip
The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised Alassane Ouattara’s action for peace and security in the Sahel, economic integration and resolving regional crises. He said this after talks with the Ivorian president in Abidjan on 20 October 2026, according to the Presidency of Ivory Coast, the AIP reports.
The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara’s vision and commitment to peace and security in the Sahel. He was speaking on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in Abidjan, after talks with the Ivorian head of state, according to a statement by the presidency of Ivory Coast, the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP) reports.
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf also highlighted Alassane Ouattara’s role in promoting regional stability, economic integration and the resolution of crises. He referred to strengthening cooperation between African countries.
The meeting took place as security challenges in the Sahel and economic integration are engaging regional and continental institutions. The AU Commission chairperson had also met Senegal’s prime minister in Abidjan, according to the Ivorian Press Agency.
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