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African Union

British

noun

AU. an organization of African states established in 2002 as successor to the OAU; it aims to encourage economic development and political stability through increased cooperation between its members

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The African Union and most Arab countries threw their support behind Somalia and condemned the move.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The African Union has rejected those plans, warning that such a move would threaten any prospect of unity.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

"The African Union is weak because its members want it that way," wrote two academics for The Conversation last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

He said his National Democratic Working Group had asked the African Union to intervene.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Ah! but"—again will come the cry of the critic of the narrow vision—"look at the South African Union.

From Home Rule Second Edition by Spender, Harold

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