Organization code
AFRICAN-UNION
الفئة
المنظمات الدولية
Established
9 July 2002
Headquarters
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Members
55 member states
The African Union is a continental union of sovereign African states, succeeding the Organisation of African Unity (founded 1963). It was formally launched at the Durban Summit in 2002 with significantly deeper integration and governance functions than its predecessor.
To promote political, economic and social integration across Africa, uphold peace and security, advance sustainable development and a collective African voice, and realise the vision of Agenda 2063.
1963
32 independent African states founded the Organisation of African Unity in Addis Ababa
1999
The Sirte Declaration resolved to establish the African Union
2002
The Durban Summit formally launched the African Union
2021
Trading began under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The AU flag has a dark green field with a golden silhouette of the African continent at the centre, surrounded by golden stars and radiating rays, symbolising unity, hope and an African renaissance.
Adopted
Adopted at the 14th AU Summit in 2010
Usage note
The AU emblem is an organisational asset; use should follow AU visual-identity guidance and avoid implying official AU endorsement.
