Fifty-four African countries are members of the United Nations, making up the largest regional bloc within the organization. These countries play a significant role in global governance and have made substantial contributions to the UN, particularly in the areas of peacekeeping, human rights, and development. African Countries in the United Nations All 54 African Union member states are also members of the UN. Four African countries—Egypt, Ethiopia, Liberia, and South Africa—were founding member

Members of the African-American group Jouvay Fest dance in a parade during the start of MASA (African Performing Arts Market) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Created in 1993 under the impetus of the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF), the biennial event aims to facilitate access for African artists to the international market. | AFP News Agency | Facebook