Additionally, the Group works to help allocates seats on United Nations bodies by nominating candidates from the region.

It provides a forum for Member States to exchange opinions on international issues, carry out follow-up on the topics that are being discussed in international organisations, build common positions on complex issues and prepare statements reflecting the joint position of the Group.

[4][5] However, most importantly, the Group allows for the discussion and coordination of support for candidates for different United Nations organisations from the region.

The current members of the Economic and Social Council from the Group are:[11][12] The African Group currently holds 13 seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The current members of the Human Rights Council from the Group are:[13][14] Every five years in the years ending in 4 and 9, the African Group is eligible to elect a president to the General Assembly.