African Union

British  

noun

1. 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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African Union

The African Union Commission chairman expressed his "profound sorrow over the tragic loss of life" in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

The G20 brings together 19 of the world's largest economies, plus representatives from the European Union and the African Union.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

As a result, the Equal Earth map was initially adopted by 54 members of the African Union, before being adopted by the UN.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

The G20 comprises 19 nations plus the European Union and the African Union.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Maritz is a brilliant though unlettered Colonel who won distinction in the Boer war, while Beyers was the Commandant General of the South African Union forces.

From New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 by Various

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