African Union (AU)
The African Union (AU) was legally founded on 26 May 2001 by 53 States and aims at the promotion of African Unity. The AU succeeds the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was established on 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Organisation was established to promote the unity and solidarity of African countries; to defend the sovereignty of members; to eradicate all forms of colonialism; to promote international cooperation having due regard for the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; to coordinate and to harmonize Member States’ economic, diplomatic, educational, health, welfare, scientific, and defence policies.
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Africa Day 2021
On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) the precursor to the African Union (AU). Africa Day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the...
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24. May 2020
South Africa Celebrates Africa Day, 25 May 2020
On Monday, 25 May 2020 we celebrate Africa Day. During Africa Month 2020, as a continent we acknowledge our achievements, as we take stock of the progress made towards realising the ideals of the AU...
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04. February 2020
From the Desk of the President: South Africa's Priorities for African Union Chairship
In his latest newsletter, President Ramaphosa outlines South Africa's priorities for the African Union chairship it will assume for the coming year... Among other things, one of these priorities will...
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03. November 2017
AU COMMISION CHAIR MEETS PRESIDENT ZUMA
Moussa Faki Mahamat has met with President Jacob Zuma, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, and other senior government officials. Mr Mahamat focused on...
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10. July 2017
G20 Summit - Focus on Africa taken forward at the Hamburg G20 Summit
President Jacob Zuma has arrived back in South Africa this morning on 9 July from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Hamburg, Germany, and has described the Summit as successful and with positive outcomes to...
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SADC Plan
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On 12 March 2008 the Ambassadors of the SADC Member States invited the press and political and economic contacts to the South African Embassy in order to officially launch their strategic plan of cooperation with each other and with German partners.
Africa Gateway
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News, features and information on South Africa's relations with the African continent.