Consider the following statements regarding African Union (AU). Less t...
Statement 1 is incorrect.
- The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The AU was announced in the Sirte Declaration in Sirte, Libya, on 9 September 1999, calling for the establishment of the African Union.
- At the 18th G20 (Group of 20) meeting, held in Delhi, the African Union was admitted as a member to the G20 like the European Union.
Consider the following statements regarding African Union (AU). Less t...
Statement 1: Less than half of the countries in Africa are part of African Union (AU).
This statement is incorrect. The African Union (AU) consists of 55 member states, which means that more than half of the countries in Africa are part of the AU. The AU was established on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the aim of promoting unity, peace, and development in Africa.
Statement 2: Sirte Declaration called for the establishment of the African Union.
This statement is correct. The Sirte Declaration was adopted in Sirte, Libya, on 9 September 1999, during the 4th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The declaration called for the establishment of the African Union to replace the OAU. The OAU was primarily focused on decolonization and the eradication of apartheid, while the AU aims to promote integration, democracy, and economic development in Africa.
Statement 3: Recently African Union was admitted as a member to the G20.
This statement is incorrect. The African Union is not a member of the G20. The G20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union. It includes the world's major economies and serves as a platform for discussions on global economic issues. The African Union does not have a representation in the G20, although some African countries such as South Africa are members of the G20.
In summary, only Statement 2 is correct, while Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.