What are the challenges for the AU’s new leader? - Focus on Africa Podcast
African Union members have elected Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the next chair of the AU Commission. Mr Ali Youssouf defeated Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former Foreign Minister of Madagascar Richard Randriamandrato. What are some of the challenges he faces?
Also why is Gambia running short on medicines?
And are tech-savvy Gen Z's really more vulnerable to cyber-attacks?
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Sunita Nahar, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania Okereke in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos.
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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