What a permanent G20 seat gives the African Union
The continental body can participate in the forum’s work as a member.
The African Union became a permanent G20 member at the New Delhi summit in 2023. Membership gives the organization a place in the forum's continuing discussions on the world economy and the chance to present positions agreed by its own institutions.
The AU Assembly subsequently adopted decisions on how to participate. The work of coordinating positions matters because the union represents countries with different sources of revenue, levels of debt and priorities for investment.