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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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"That momentum must now expand across the continent," Kaseya said, calling the latest Ebola outbreak a "serious test" for the Africa CDC and the African Union.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Wine has not provided any details and the authorities have not responded to his allegations, but African Union election observers said they saw "no evidence of ballot stuffing".

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The UN took command of the Darfur peacekeeping operation from the African Union on 31 December 2007.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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