Who was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission and whom did he defeat?

Mahmood Ali Yusuf was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission during a summit held in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. He defeated prominent contenders Raila Odinga and Richard Randriamandry in the vote, which represents a significant blow for the high-profile Odinga who had sought support among allies at home and abroad. Yusuf will serve a four-year term, replacing Moussa Faki of Chad who has held the post since 2017. As the newly elected chairperson, he will face numerous challenges including regional security issues and economic development across the African Union's 55 member states.