African Union joins G-20, know how India will benefit from it

African Union has also been included in G-20. There are a total of 55 countries in the African Union. When was this association established and who is its president? Let us know what benefit India will get from its inclusion in G20. Questions related to this can also be asked in competitive examinations.

In the 18th summit of G-20 held in New Delhi, the African Union has now become a permanent member of this important group. This proposal of PM Narendra Modi, who is presiding over the G-20, has been approved by all the members. As soon as the proposal was approved, African Union President Azali Assoumani moved towards PM Modi and hugged him. That warmth was worth seeing. Then, as G-20 President, Modi also invited him to participate in the proceedings. India is organizing the G-20 summit for the first time. In such a situation, questions related to this can also be asked in competitive exams. Let us know what is African Union? When was it established?

India's inclusion in this group of African Union is being considered as a diplomatic success because India has very good relations with many African countries individually. India also sees a lot of potential in the African continent. PM Narendra Modi himself has visited at least ten countries. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and many of his cabinet colleagues have also been traveling to African countries. It is believed that this latest decision may increase China's concerns. On this pretext, India has tried to attack 55 countries with one stone.

The African Union was formally established on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa.

Its headquarters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The current Chairman of the African Union is Ajali Assoumani, who is also the President of Comoros.

Earlier its name used to be Organization of African Unity, which was established in the year 1963.

The number of member countries of the African Union is currently 55.

Important decisions of the Union are taken by the Assembly, which includes representatives of all the member countries.

The meeting of this assembly is usually held twice a year i.e. usually on half yearly basis.

There is also a flag of the African Union, which was selected by the Union after a competition.

The Union has official bodies such as the Peace and Security Council and the African Parliament.

The objective of the association is to take everyone on the path of progress while keeping in mind the interests of the member countries.

Morocco is the only African country which is not a member of the union. Morocco separated itself in 1985.

The association has been important in settling disputes in countries like Kenya-Somalia, Algeria-Morocco, Somalia-Ethiopia.

This union has also formed the African Group in the United Nations.

The Pan-African Parliament is its supreme legislative body. It consists of 265 elected representatives from member countries.

The African Union also has its own court since 2009 to adjudicate disputes.

The Union established the African Human Civil Rights Court in 2006.

The African Union also has the power of military intervention. He deploys peacekeeping forces by taking army contingents from member states. Many examples of this are also found.