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  ‘India is ahead of China now...’ African Union chairman’s FIRST reaction after inclusion in G20

  World | September 10, 2023 18:01 IST

  "To my great satisfaction, admission of African Union was approved during the G20 Summit Delhi," said African Union President Azali Assoumani at a press conference.

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  What is G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration? Know key highlights

  India | September 10, 2023 0:14 IST

  G20: The New Delhi Leaders Declaration focuses on strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth; accelerating progress on SDGs, green development pact for a sustainable future, multilateral institutions for the 21st century, and reinvigorating multilateralism, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said.

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  G20: From African Union inclusion to India-Middle East-Europe corridor, key outcomes on Day 1

  India | September 10, 2023 6:25 IST

  G20 Summit: 100 per cent consensus on 'New Delhi Declaration', African Union becoming permanent member, India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor were the key outcomes on Day 1 of the international summit taking place in New Delhi.

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  G20: PM Modi stresses on respecting territorial integrity of all nations in connectivity initiatives

  India | September 09, 2023 23:06 IST

  India does not limit connectivity into regional borders. It has been India's priority to increase connectivity with all regions, PM Modi said on India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor.

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  PM Modi welcomes African Union as permanent member of G20: What is it? How many countries are in AU?

  Explainers | September 09, 2023 13:20 IST

  PM Modi offered Comoros President and AU chairperson Azali Assoumani to take his seat as a permanent member during the G20 Summit on Saturday.

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  PM Narendra Modi opens G20 Summit 2023 by welcoming African Union | Top Quotes

  India | September 09, 2023 12:56 IST

  PM Modi offered Comoros President and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, to take his seat as a permanent representative of the G20.

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  G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant hints at including African Union into 19-country bloc during Delhi Summit

  World | September 08, 2023 20:02 IST

  While addressing a pre-summit press briefing on Friday, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is a "great believer" in Global South had written about the inclusion of the African Union.

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  EU backs India's pitch for inclusion of African Union as permanent member of G20

  World | September 08, 2023 12:36 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June written to the G20 leaders making a pitch for full membership to the African Union at the G20 New Delhi Summit. The proposal was formally included in the draft communique for the summit, weeks later, during the third G20 Sherpas meeting in Hampi in July.

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  US singer Mary Millben praises PM Modi for his proposal to include African Union as full G20 member

  September 07, 2023 15:54 IST

  The Indian diaspora in Africa and the African diaspora in India have preserved the heritage of the motherland while assimilating into local cultures. This cross-pollination of traditions has enriched both societies, US singer Mary Millben noted.

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  African Union suspends Niger over coup, demands 'effective restoration of constitutional order'

  World | August 22, 2023 19:09 IST

  The AU Council also has called on all member-states and the international community to reject the "unconstututional change of government" in Niger and "refrain from any action likely to grant legitimacy to the illegal regime."

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  G20 summit: PM Modi seeks full membership for African Union

  India | June 17, 2023 23:34 IST

  PM Modi has placed a particular emphasis during India's presidency of the G20 on incorporating the priorities of African nations into the agenda.

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  India criticises UN Security Council for disregarding members' opinions

  World | December 17, 2014 13:59 IST

  United Nations: India has criticised the decision-making process of the Security Council, saying it disregards the voices of non-members while acting on matters important to them.Speaking at the Council Tuesday on UN-African Union (AU) partnership

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  African Union calls for Burkina Faso army to transfer power to civilians

  World | November 04, 2014 8:39 IST

  Addis Ababa: The African Union (AU) has called for the army in Burkina Faso to transfer power to civilians in two weeks period.The Peace and Security Council of the 54-member pan-African bloc held its meeting

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  African Union to host emergency meeting over Ebola

  World | September 04, 2014 7:10 IST

  Addis Ababa: The African Union (AU) on Wednesday said that it would host an emergency meeting to consolidate collective continental efforts against Ebola.The emergency meeting of the executive council will be held in the Ethiopia's

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  Congo's M23 rebels say they will leave Goma

  World | November 28, 2012 16:59 IST

  Goma, Congo, Nov 28:  Congo's M23 rebels said on Wednesday they will withdraw from the strategic city of Goma if President Joseph Kabila's government meets their demands for wide-ranging national reforms and negotiations.“Kabila has to

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  Libya's Opposition Rejects AU Truce Plan

  World | April 12, 2011 9:34 IST

  Tripoli, Apr 11 : Libya's opposition Transitional National Council today rejected a peace plan proposed by the African Union mediators, saying longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi must accept their demand to relinquish power before any talks.“This