African Union readmits Morocco as a Member

Morocco has been readmitted as a member of the African Union after months of intense lobbying.

Morocco left the organization in 1984, after it recognized the independence of Western Sahara, regarded by Morocco as part of its historic territory.

It was the only country in Africa that was not a member of the continental body.

AU leaders also voted for Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat to be the next head of the AU commission.

Mr Faki Mahamat beat Kenya's top diplomat Amina Mohamed.

Outgoing commissioner, South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, stayed in the job an extra six months after leaders failed to agree a candidate in July.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS