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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Museveni, appointed by the African Union to mediate between Sudan's military and the RSF, said he emphasised "a peaceful political solution".

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The recognition drew criticism from Somalia, the African Union and countries including China and Turkey, which said it violated Somalia's territorial integrity.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Leading the African Union observer mission, Nigeria's former President Goodluck Jonathan told journalists that "the government should refrain from the suspension of internet access" close to the election.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The newly conquered territory, which is half as large again as the German Empire, is destined to become a part of the South African Union.

From New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 by Various

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