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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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"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

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

Dozens of countries and organisations, such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the African Union, have also condemned Israel's surprise declaration.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

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

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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