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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > African politics and society > African Union
social science subjects > geography > organizations (geography) > political and economic organizations > African Union
social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global governance and world order > African Union

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African Union  

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  • The African Union (AU) is an intergovernmental, international organization created in 2002 with the purpose of securing democracy, human rights, and a sustainable economy in Africa, especially by bringing an end to intra-African conflict and creating an effective common market. The AU was formed as a successor of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; African Union]

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