As seen in the East African, the Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) noted that it has formally agreed to invite Kenya to present its diplomats for accreditation, which would let them participate in important meetings of the bloc but not cast votes.
On Wednesday, the council consisting of representatives from member states disclosed that Kenya now stands as a permanent observer to the Organization.
They asserted that the council had consented “to grant the Republic of Kenya the status of permanent observer to the Organization of American States (OAS), in accordance with the provisions of resolutions AG/RES. 50 (I-O/71) of the General Assembly and CP/RES. 407 (573/84) of this Council Permanent.”
Additionally, the council agreed “to request the Secretary-General to notify the Republic of Kenya and, subsequently, the organs, agencies, and entities of the OAS, including the specialized Inter-American organizations, of the adoption of this resolution CP49959E01.”
The Organization of American States (OAS) is a regional bloc consisting of 34 countries in the Western Hemisphere often serving as a platform to table matters concerning the Western Hemisphere. The organization is headquartered in the United States, Washington D.C.
If admitted, Kenya would come in as its 75th member. Some of the African countries in the organization include; Angola, Algeria, Benin, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Togo, and Tunisia.
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