The African Union
The continental body of 55 African states, successor to the Organisation of African Unity.
- Predecessor
- Organisation of African Unity, founded 1963
- Launched
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
From the OAU
The OAU was created in Addis Ababa in 1963 to support decolonisation and African unity. It was replaced by the African Union in 2002, with a stronger mandate for peace, security and development.
Current agenda
The AU's long-term plan, Agenda 2063, and the African Continental Free Trade Area aim to deepen integration across the continent.