African Union
African Union
The African Union (pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən juːˈnjuːn/) is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The AU was established on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and launched on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, to replace the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The most important decisions of the AU are made by the Assembly of the African Union, a semi-annual meeting of the heads of state and government of its member states. The AU's secretariat, the African Union Commission, is based in Addis Ababa.
Etymology
The term "African Union" is a direct translation of the organization's name in its official languages, including English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili. The name reflects the organization's aim to promote unity and cooperation among African states.
Related Terms
- African Union Commission: The administrative branch of the African Union. It is responsible for the day-to-day management of the African Union and is made up of ten commissioners and staff members who are distributed among various departments.
- Assembly of the African Union: The highest decision-making organ of the African Union. It is composed of heads of state and government from all member states.
- Organisation of African Unity: The predecessor of the African Union. It was established in 1963 and disbanded in 2002 to make way for the African Union.
- Addis Ababa: The capital city of Ethiopia and the headquarters of the African Union.
- Durban: A city in South Africa where the African Union was officially launched in 2002.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on African Union
- Wikipedia's article - African Union
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