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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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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

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

China, Turkey and the African Union were among those criticising Israel's step, while the European Union said Somalia's sovereignty should be respected.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi spoke at a news conference in Tripoli alongside several foreign ambassadors and urged the European Union, the African Union and other Arab countries for more support.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

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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