The African Union adopt the Common African Position entitled the Ezulwini Consensus
In response to the report of the High-Level Panel, the African Union releases its report that demands at least two permanent seats and five non-permanent seats to be allocated by the AU. In addition, the AU set forth that either all permanent members–including the new permanent members–must have the right to the veto; if not, then no permanent members may have the right to the veto.