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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Example Sentences

Submitted by Ghana's President John Mahama and backed by the African Union, it aims to provide a pathway to healing and the payment of reparations.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union and initiated efforts to repatriate nationals.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Accordingly, General Louis Botha, Premier of the South African Union, summoned General de la Rey to Pretoria some days before the meeting, and persuaded him to use his best efforts to allay excitement.

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