It provides the platform for Africa to diversify its economy and achieve resilience to natural and manmade shocks, including climate change. According to ECA, the agreement has, thus far, been signed by fifty-four of the fifty-five African Union (AU) Member States. Since its establishment, the AU has now become a continental lead agency to formulate agenda and design making on issues concerning the continent. The AU has accelerated its participation on global affairs upscaling itself as a biggest continental bloc second only to EU. Ethiopia and a number of African countries are working on making the world heed to the voices of Africa under the auspices of the AU.

Source: Ethiopian News February 11, 2023 23:59 UTC