The 55-member Africa Union joining G20 brings along the fastest-growing continent with the youngest population. Photo: Ludovic MARIN / POOL/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe Africa Union's entry into the G20 group of the world's most powerful economies highlights the continent's growing influence and gives its leaders a stronger voice in global decision-making. The 55-member Africa Union joining G20 brings along the fastest-growing continent with the youngest population and huge potential to contribute to developing green transitions. "African countries must now leverage this position to accelerate development of their economies and their young populations." "Africa will also put on the table that monetary policy in Western countries must be done in a way that doesn't harm African countries," he said.

Source: Daily Nation September 15, 2023 03:15 UTC