G20 expands to G21 with historic addition of the African Union

The G20 will probably now be referred to as the "G21" from now on to reflect the historic addition.

Cartographer: GRID-Arendal

In a groundbreaking move, the G20 has voted to grant the 55-member African Union (AU) a permanent seat at the table, expanding the bloc of the world's largest economies to the G21.

• At the G20 Summit hosted by India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the AU to become a permanent member of the G20.

• This marks the first e…