| The African Union (abbreviated AU) is an international organisation consisting of 53 African member states. Founded in July 2002 in South Africa, the AU was formed as a successor to the amalgamated African Economic Community (AEC) and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). |
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| Eventually, the AU aims to have a single currency and a single integrated defence force, as well as other institutions of state, including a cabinet for the AU Head of State. The purpose of the organisation is to help secure Africa's democracy, human rights and a sustainable economy, especially by bringing an end to intra-African conflict and creating an effective common market. |
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| The AU is governed by the AU Assembly of Heads of State and the Pan-African Parliament, which are both assisted by the Commission which constitutes both the secretariat and executive body of the union. |
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| The current Chairman of the Assembly, and therefore the de facto head of state of Africa, is Denis Sassou-Nguesso, president of Congo-Brazzaville. The current President of the Parliament is Gertrude Mongella. The current Chairman of the Commission, Alpha Oumar Konaré, leads the African Union Commission, which itself constitutes the Secretariat of the African Union. | ||
| Capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Membership 53 member states Official languages The African languages, as well as Arabic, Swahili, English, French and Portuguese 1 |
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| Formation - As OAU May 25, 1963 - As AU July 9, 2002 |
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| Chairman of the African Union Denis Sassou-Nguesso Chairman of the Commission Alpha Oumar Konaré |
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| View full text of current Constitution | ||
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