Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Russian is one of the official languages of the African Union.
2.Peace and Security Council of the African Union is responsible for conflict prevention, management, and resolution.
3.Africa Club aims to amplify Africa’s influence in the global financial system by aligning its functions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of 55 member states across Africa. It was established to promote unity, peace, and socioeconomic development among African nations. The AU’s objectives include fostering political stability, economic integration, and addressing social issues such as poverty and conflict. The official languages of the African Union are: Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Any other African language.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is a key organ of the African Union responsible for promoting peace, security, and stability across the continent. Its main functions include conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding efforts. Africa Club is an alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (which are African-owned and controlled). It was launched at the 37th African Union Summit. It aims to amplify Africa’s influence in the global financial system by aligning its functions with the SDGs and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. It seeks to introduce innovative financial instruments, provide a venue for debt management discussions and foster collaborative effort to address the specific needs of African countries.
Source: Forum IAS
