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African Union

The African Union (AU) is a continental body composed of 55 member states from across Africa, established on May 26, 2001 in Addis Ababa and launched on July 9, 2002 in Durban, South Africa. The AU was formed with an overarching goal to promote peace, security and stability on the continent, expedite socio-economic development, foster cooperation among member states, and strive to make Africa a prosperous, united and influential global player. The union stands as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU 1963-1999) and focuses on promoting democracy, human rights, and sustainable economic development across its member states.