Without the AU, the continent would have weaker bargaining power and slower coordination on issues that touch public life.
- Professor, Institute of African Studies, University of Leipzig
Le nouveau président de la Commission de l'UA a promis de défendre la juste représentation de l'Afrique dans les forums mondiaux. La tâche s'annonce ardue.
The new AU Commission chair promised to defend Africa’s fair representation and role in global forums. This is likely to be an uphill task.
Pour avoir un impact, les nouveaux dirigeants de l’UA doivent s’attaquer à six problèmes.
To make an impact, the AU’s incoming leadership must address six issues.
Que la Unión Africana se incorpore al G20 es un cambio importante que dará voz a los 55 Estados miembros en la renegociación en curso del orden mundial
The African Union’s membership in the G20 is an important complement to existing strategic partnerships.
Pour progresser, les États membres doivent établir des priorités contraignantes, transparentes et applicables.
Member states need to arrive at binding, transparent and enforceable priorities to see progress.
The Panel of the Wise shows promise but more needs to be done to turn it into a proactive pillar of Africa’s peace and security system.
The African Union’s Continental Early Warning System was created to anticipate and prevent conflicts, but it’s gone.
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