Israel is seeking to restore its observer status at the Africa Union (AU) and has called for backing on the same. It was blocked from being included as an AU observer by the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. "Israel is coming back to Africa and Africa to Israel. Israel was an observer member of the Organisation of African Unity until 2002, when it was dissolved and replaced by the African Union. I welcome you (African) States to help us restore observer status at the AU since Israel desires to join with African countries to create new partnerships in security and development," said the PM, after holding bilateral talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Source: Standard Digital July 05, 2016 20:37 UTC