African Union 10-16-25

Yes, African countries have a central council of government leaders through the African Union (AU). The AU is a continental body consisting of 55 member states that serves as the primary forum for African countries to collectively address shared challenges and promote cooperation. The highest decision-making body of the AU is the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which functions as the central council for the continent's government leaders.  

Key organs of the African Union

The African Union is organized with several bodies that work together to implement its agenda: 

Assembly of the African Union: This is the supreme policy-making organ, composed of all the heads of state and government from the member countries. It determines the AU's priorities, policies, and budget, and it oversees the implementation of its decisions.

Executive Council: Composed of the foreign ministers of member states, this body prepares the work of the Assembly and makes decisions on matters of common interest, such as trade, energy, and social development.

African Union Commission (AUC): The AUC is the AU's secretariat, responsible for its day-to-day administration. It is led by a Chairperson and a team of commissioners.

Peace and Security Council (PSC): This is a standing body tasked with preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts on the continent.

Pan-African Parliament (PAP): A representative body for African citizens, the PAP's long-term goal is to evolve into a full legislative organ with powers to ensure greater participation in decision-making. 

The AU was established in 2002 as the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). While the AU has shown a greater willingness to intervene in member states' affairs in certain circumstances, its influence is still limited by member states' varying commitments to AU mandates and a traditional view of sovereignty. 

Yes, African countries have a central body of government leaders, known as the Assembly of the African Union. It is the highest decision-making body of the African Union (AU), a continental organization that includes all 55 member states in Africa. 

Structure of the African Union

The AU is comprised of both political and administrative bodies that work together to coordinate policies and advance the continent's interests. 

Key components of this structure include:

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government: This biannual meeting of the heads of state and government from every member country is the AU's supreme decision-making body.

The Chairperson of the African Union: A ceremonial head who leads the Assembly. The position is held for a one-year term and rotates among the continent's five regions. As of February 2025, the chairperson is Angolan President João Lourenço.

The African Union Commission: The AU's secretariat and executive branch, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which is responsible for the organization's daily functions.

The Executive Council: Made up of the foreign ministers of member states, this council prepares the decisions for the Assembly.

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP): A representative body intended to be a platform for African citizens to be involved in the AU's decision-making. Its 265 members are elected by the national legislatures of member states. 

History and objectives

The African Union was officially launched in 2002 to replace the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which was founded in 1963. 

The AU aims to:

Promote unity and solidarity among African states.

Coordinate and intensify cooperation for the continent's development.

Promote peace, security, democratic principles, and human rights.

Facilitate economic integration, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to create a single market for goods and services. 

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