African Union re-admits Morocco after 33-year absence
African Union on Monday re-admitted Morocco "back into the family" after a 33-year absence as 39 out of 54 member states voted in favour of its return at the 28th African leader's summit in Ethiopia. Morocco left AU in 1984 after it recognised the independence of Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara. Key members including Algeria and South Africa voted against the re-entry.