TNPSC Thervupettagam

Africa Union Summit

February 10 , 2020 1754 days 959 0
  • The African Union Summit was held in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia.
  • This summit was about to tackle terrorism in the continent.
  • Theme: Silencing the Guns.
  • This year the chair is being assumed by South Africa.
  • The Summit is important for India as India has recently signed the defence agreement, Lucknow Declaration.
  • India is planning considerable investment in Defence sector in the regions of African Union.

African Union

  • The African Union is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa.
  • Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • The creation of African Union was revived under the leadership of Libyan head Muammar Al-Gaddafi.
  • The Union was established through Sirte Declaration.

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