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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 10 facts
claimAfrican nations, through the African Union, have urged Russia to uphold the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and to respect international law.
referenceThe African Union adopted Agenda 2063, a continental framework aiming to realize the vision of an 'integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa' by 2063, as documented by the African Union Commission in 2021.
perspectiveThe African Union should initiate diplomatic efforts to resolve the deadlock between Russia and NATO countries, specifically those led by the United States.
claimThe Russian-Ukrainian conflict poses challenges for the African Union and its members by necessitating a new strategy for continental development, peacekeeping, and a rethinking of international relations and partnerships.
claimThe African Union Commission and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD are coordinating with African nations to establish a shared position on food systems, aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
accountOn March 2, 2022, the 54 members of the African Union participated in a vote at the UN General Assembly regarding the war in Ukraine.
claimUtilizing international bodies like the United Nations, NATO, or the African Union to warn the global community about an imminent war would not be beneficial for any specific bloc of countries due to the severe global repercussions such a conflict would cause.
claimThe African Union, through its chairperson and President of Senegal, Macky Sall, expressed severe concern regarding the hazardous situation caused by the war in Ukraine.
claimAfrican Union member states adopted the Malabo Declaration in 2014 to address food insecurity issues.
claimThe African Union has expressed opposition to Russia's incursion into Ukraine, which the African Union characterizes as an intrusion into another country's sphere of influence.