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Africa in Global Negotiations: From the UN to Emerging Multipolar Arenas
27
March
2026
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In this episode of the Policy Center for the New South podcast, Ambassador Maged Abdelaziz examines the opportunities and constraints shaping Africa’s influence in global negotiations. He reflects on the stalled reform of the UN Security Council, the centrality of the veto issue, and the importance of African unity. Against a backdrop of a weakened multilateral system, he highlights the growing relevance of alternative forums such as the G20 and BRICS+, as well as regional organizations like the African Union, in advancing Africa’s priorities.
