Lesson 2 of 4 ยท Grade 9 Social Studies
The African Union and regional cooperation
15 min
The African Union (AU)
- Formed in 2002, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was formed in 1963.
- Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Objectives
- Promote unity and cooperation among African countries.
- Promote peace, security and stability (AU peacekeeping missions, e.g. in Somalia).
- Promote democracy, human rights and good governance.
- Promote economic development and integration, e.g. the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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