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AFRICA UNION

The Africa Union is a continental body consisting of 55 member states located on the African continent. Established on July 9, 2002, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organization of African Unity (OAU), it strives to promote unity, economic development, stability, and peace across Africa by safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its Member States. The Africa Union also serves as a platform for the continent to collectively address challenges of democracy, governance, human rights, and sustainable development. Producing policies and programs around social, economic, and political integrations, the AU's vision is an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa driven by its citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.