Macron, Guterres back African push for U.N. Security Council reform
France joined African leaders in calling for Security Council reform and more African representation in global institutions.
African Union
The African Union (A.U.) is a continental body of 55 member countries with the mission of achieving an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa. A key diplomatic success for the A.U. was its achievement of permanent member status in the G-20 in 2023, giving the continent a stronger voice in global affairs.
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Anthropic, South Africa and the emerging divide in AI governance
As AI companies debate moral reasoning in AI, the Global South struggles to build credible systems for AI oversight.
Closer Africa–Europe science and innovation ties bring growing pains
Calls intensify to translate joint frameworks into investment and delivery, shared research agendas and outcomes.
The Global South is rethinking AI but not yet controlling it
As governments reframe AI around justice and sovereignty, control over infrastructure and governance is elsewhere.
U.N. vote elevates slavery to ‘gravest crime,’ advances reparations push
The General Assembly resolution reflects growing debate over legal claims tied to injustices of the transatlantic slave trade.
A.U. summit shows shift toward regional pillars in global governance
African Union seeks financing, security and representation as U.N. signals an expanded reliance on continental bodies.
Nations approve health pact for 2030 despite U.S., Argentina opposition
The plan integrates mental health with chronic disease, sets ambitious targets for tobacco, hypertension, and care access.
G20 pushes ahead on climate and debt agenda despite U.S. absence
The bloc committed to tripling renewable energy capacity globally and working towards U.N. Security Council reform.
'Foreseen and preventable': Nations demand urgent inquiry in Sudan
The U.N. Human Rights Council called on independent experts to investigate killings and other violations in el-Fasher.
Digital pivot among global bodies accelerates with LinkedIn outreach
The World Health Organization is the overall digital behemoth, boasting 82 million followers and subscribers.
U.S.-South Africa rift complicates Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg
Pretoria's ambitious agenda for the G-20 focuses on inclusive growth, food security, AI, debt relief, and climate finance.
Research and innovation helping to fuel Africa-Europe partnership
Ministers urged creation of 'regional innovation ecosystems' that would include AI strategies and digital governance.
ICJ finishes public hearings into Israeli obligations on Gaza aid
A Palestinian diplomat told the U.N.'s top court that Israel uses aid as a 'weapon of war,' targeting civilians and aid workers.
AI promoted for research and innovation in Africa and Europe
An A.U.-E.U. workshop focused on how to use AI to enable the 'economic integration' and success of more techology startups.
Leaders push link between science, technology and government policies
From Africa to the Americas, leaders spoke of the need to ensure that policy decisions are more scientifically informed.
New A.U.-E.U. Innovation Agenda puts science diplomacy into practice
Adopted in 2023, the policy agreement is a major boost for multilateral science diplomacy between Africa and Europe.