African Union

The African Union (AU) is an supranational organization consisting of fifty-five African member countries. Founded in Durban on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a replacement to the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the African Economic Community (AEC). 

The current Chairperson of the African Union is President of Angola João Lourenço since 2025.

Mission
The AU, in the future, aims to have a Single Currency and a Single integrated Defense force, as well as other Institutions of State, including a cabinet for the AU Head of State. The purpose of the organization is to help secure the continent's Democracy, Human rights, and a Sustainable Economy, especially by bringing an end to conflict between African Nations and creating an effective Common Market.

Example of relations with a country: FOCAC (or Forum on China–Africa Cooperation).

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Related pages
 African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
 European Union
 Pan-Africanism

References

 Other websites 
 Official site 

Category:International organizations
Category:Politics of Africa
Category:2002 establishments in Africa
Category:Pan-Africanism