The suspension, a typical reaction to Africa's military coups, bars Niger from voting on the A.U.'s proposals.
The African Union cut off Niger's participation in the 55-nation bloc due to the military overthrow of Niger’s democratically elected president.
A.U. leaders agreed on Tuesday to immediately suspend the West African nation as a member of the continental organization until the military allows for "the effective restoration of constitutional order in the country."
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Environmentalists said they were disappointed the treaty talks did not address plastic production measures.
Negotiators must juggle the promotion of health access and global equity with reaffirmation of nations' sovereignty.
Fourteen cases remain under investigation by U.N. investigators, who have met with authorities in Israel.
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
