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Biden backs African Union becoming permanent G20 member

US President Joe Biden listens to remarks from Senegalese President Macky Sall, right, during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, on December 15, 2022 [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]

President Joe Biden has announced support for the African Union joining the Group of 20 (G20), a global forum for major economies, as the United States seeks to build stronger relations with African nations.

Speaking at a US-Africa Leaders Summit event on Thursday, Biden said African leadership and innovation were critical to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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