How can Africa make its mark in the G20 and global multilateral system?

AU member states struggle to present a unified voice despite the 2005 Ezulwini Consensus and Africa's stance on global multilateralism.

Date: 2025-04-10

Time: 09:30 to 11:30

Venue: Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa and online via Zoom

The African Union's (AU) admission to the G20 in 2023 along with renewed debates on United Nations Security Council reform, present important opportunities for Africa to enhance its relevance and agency in the international system. The task is not without challenges, however. Over the past two decades, national interests have undermined Africa's collective bargaining power and hindered progress in pursuing shared goals.

This seminar will explore areas in which the AU needs to reform in order to achieve its goals and project relevance among the global community.

This event is co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Australian Mission in Addis Ababa.

Simultaneous English-French interpretation will be provided.

Moderator: Katrina Murray, First Secretary, Australian Embassy, Addis Ababa

Opening Remarks: HE Peter Hunter, Ambassador-designate of Australia to Ethiopia and the AU

Panelists:

• HE Nonceba Losi, Ambassador of South Africa to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU
• Prof Tim Murithi, Head, Peace Building Interventions, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Cape Town
• Ambassador Martin Kimani, Chief Executive Director, Africa Centre, New York