AFRICAN UNION ADMITTED AS PERMINENT MEMBER OF THE G20. WHAT IMPLICATION?
T he G20 summit in New Delhi welcomed the African Union (AU) as a permanent member, making it the 21st member of the bloc. The decision was made by consensus of the G20 leaders, who see the AU as an important partner in addressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. The AU's membership in the G20 is a major victory for the organization, which has long sought to play a more prominent role in global governance. The AU's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Bankole Adeoye, said that the decision "is a recognition of the AU's growing role in addressing global challenges." The AU's membership in the G20 will give it a seat at the table where decisions are made on issues that affect Africa and the world. This will allow the AU to advocate for the interests of its member states and to promote its vision for a more just and equitable world. The AU's membership in the G20 is also a sign of the growing impo