African Union

The African Union (abbreviated AU), founded in July 2002, is the successor organisation to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Modelled after the European Union (but currently with powers closer to the Commonwealth of Nations), it aims to help promote democracy, human rights and development across Africa, especially by increasing foreign investment through the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) program. Its first chairman was South African president Thabo Mbeki.

Related Topics:
July 2002 - Organisation of African Unity - European Union - Commonwealth of Nations - Democracy - Human rights - Development - Africa - NEPAD - South African - Thabo Mbeki

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