African Union
The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of 55 member states in Africa. AU was officially launched in July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, following a decision in September 1999 by its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), to create a new continental organisation to build on its work.
The Union is guided by its vision of “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” The goal of the AU is guided by the Constitutive Act of the African Union and the Protocol on Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union.
The AU aims to achieve greater unity and solidarity between African countries and their people, encouraging international cooperation; and accelerating the continent’s political and socio-economic integration. Its work is implemented through several organs and institutions that include: – The Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Executive Council, the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), Specialised Technical Committees (STCs), the Peace and Security Council, and The African Union Commission. The AU structure promotes African citizens and civil society participation through the Pan-African Parliament and the Economic, Social & Cultural Council (ECOSOCC).
The official languages of the Union and all its institutions are Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Kiswahili, and any other African language.
Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2024
African Integration Booklet
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2019
GMES and Africa: Training Strategy
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2019
Transitional Justice Policy
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2019
AU Strategy for Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2018
Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Africa’s Economic transformation under Agenda 2063
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2017
Africa Health Strategy 2016 – 2030
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
African Space Policy
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
Draft Pan-African Investment Code
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
African Union Procurement Manual Version 2.0
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
Maputo Plan of Action 2016-2030
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
The European Union and the African Union a Statistical Portrait
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
Continental Education Strategy for Africa 2016 – 2025
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2016
African Strategy on Combating Illegal Exploitation and Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora in Africa
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2015
Report on Labour Migration Statistics in Africa in 2015
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2015
A Draft Statistical Quality Assurance Framework for the African Statistics System
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2015
The CAADP Results Framework 2015-2025
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2015
Agenda 2063 First Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2014-2023
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2014
Implementation Strategy and Roadmap to Achieve the 2025 Vision on Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2014
Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa
Africa, African Union
Africa - Continent • 2014