section_path: Reactions
section_name: Reactions
paragraph_text: Reactions
  
  Leaders and countries from Africa and across the world congratulated Youssouf for his win, including IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, China and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In a message on X, Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh said that Youssouf's election was "a proud moment for Djibouti and Africa" and that " leadership will serve Africa with dedication and vision".
  
  The Indian Express opined that there was dominance by French speakers and the Arab League, a tendency against larger countries' older candidates, and a gender gap.