Russian intelligence officer allegedly breached AU Chair's residence

A Russian military intelligence officer allegedly covertly entered the residence of African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa in April 2025. An investigation published by The Insider on October 23, 2026, details that the intrusion occurred while Youssouf and his family were residing there. This breach of security at a high-level diplomatic residence raises significant concerns regarding espionage and protection protocols at the African Union headquarters. The AU has not yet issued an official statement addressing these serious allegations.