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The African Union (AU) is an supranational organization consisting of fifty-five African member countries. Founded in Durban on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a replacement to the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the African Economic Community (AEC).
The current Chairperson of the African Union is President of Comoros Azali Assoumani since February 18, 2023.
The AU, in the future, aims to have a single currency and a single integrated defense force, as well as other institutions of state, including a cabinet for the AU Head of State. The purpose of the organization is to help secure the continent's democracy, human rights, and a sustainable economy, especially by bringing an end to conflict between African nations and creating an effective common market.
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Regions of the African Union:* Northern Region* (Sahara) * Southern Region* (Kalahari) * Eastern Region* (Nile) * Western Regions A and B* (Niger and Volta Niger) * Central Region*(Congo)
Map showing the traditional language families represented in Africa (1996)
Muammar Gaddafi embracing Tanzanian President Kikwete after assuming the chairmanship
Billboard in Niamey (Niger) announcing the 33rd AU Summit (2019)
Azali Assoumani, Chair of the African Union, with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 2023 Russia–Africa Summit in St. Petersburg
AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki, US President Joe Biden and African leaders at the United States–Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., 15 December 2022
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