The G20, a forum comprising 19 countries, the European Union, and now also the African Union, is an essential platform for addressing critical global economic issues, ranging from climate change to financial stability, and trade. The move to grant the African Union full membership status at the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, after seven years of lobbying, has been widely celebrated for its potential of providing the continent with a stronger voice on the world stage.
As the members of the G20 convene for their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro this year, the African Union faces the important task of navigating and uniting its diverse membership to foster consensus and advocate for policies that tackle Africa’s pressing challenges. From debt relief to climate adaptation and sustainable development, the continent has much at stake in ensuring these global discussions translate into meaningful action.
Africa Aware: What the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa
In this episode, Professor Carlos Lopes discusses what the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa’s economic and geopolitical influence on the global stage.