The european union and the african union foreword eurostat, the statistical office of the european union, and the statistics division of the african union commission are proud to present the fourth edition of this yearbook, which aims to offer a broad comparative view of the eu and au regions in figures. African union and the developmental transformation of. Article 2 establishment the african union is hereby established in accordance with the provisions of this act. Most africans would like to see their continent take its place as a respected member of the comity of nations. Authors colonel john peter matthews kobbie, international fellow south africa 5d. As the successor to the organisation of african unity oua, which was created in 1963 to eliminate the last vestiges of colonialism in africa, the african union au came into existence in july 2002 at the durban heads of state summit with the more focused goal of propelling african states towards peace and prosperity as the basis for. The iatf 2018 event is scheduled from the 11th of december 2018 to the 17th of december 2018 at the venue, egypt international centre. The oau was established on 25 may 1963 in addis ababa, on signature of the oau charter by representatives of 32 governments.
The handbook, now in its fourth edition, is produced in partnership with the african union commission. The chapter also provides the rationale and aim of the study. The launch took place during the 15th ordinary summit of the african union in kampala, uganda. The oau was formed in 1963 when many african leaders wanted to accelerate the process of european decolonization and gain independence for a number of new nations. A further 21 states have joined gradually over the years, with south africa becoming the 53rd member on 23 may 1994. As the successor to the organisation of african unity oua, which was created in 1963 to eliminate the last vestiges of colonialism in africa, the african union au came into existence in july 2002 at the durban heads of state summit with the more focused goal of propelling african states towards peace and prosperity as the basis for achieving the ultimate goal of political and economic. The african union au replaced the organization of african unity oau. Organization of african unity oau african union au. Enumerate accurately those rights and interests of african union protected by international and national law taking into consideration that ethiopia is a seat of the union. Since then, the african union assembly has formally endorsed agenda 2063 and we have rededicated ourselves to the enduring panafrican. Thus, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the oau, africas political leadership acknowledged past achievements and challenges and rededicated itself to the pan african vision of.
A new vision for the 21 st century, or political rhetoric. Naldi, the pan african parliament of the african union. An evaluation is provided of the role of the oau, before pointing to some lessons learned that could be of significance to the african union au in the future. Constitutif act of african union 1 the constitutive act we, heads of state and government of the member states of the organization of african unity oau. The african union succeeded the old organization for african unity oau in 2002. As the african union continues to make progress in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, the imperative for comprehensive and integrated actions and plans for the recovery, reconstruction and development of societies recovering from conflicts becomes paramount. Abbreviations african union member state names unless otherwise noted, the full names on the left are as listed in the african union au constitutive act of 2000, plus the republic of south sudan. The african union au is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of africa. A man named sylvester williams, born in trinidad at the tail end of the 20th century was the originator of panafricanism, since he was the first to publicly state and define what it was. The african union by makaria green the african union au was established on july 8, 2001. African union au, the intergovernmental organisation that presides over peace and security on the continent. Kimenyi, senior fellow, africa growth initiative the priority late in 2014, as the ebola crisis escalated, a. It also wanted to promote peaceful solutions to conflicts, ensure sovereignty forever, and raise living standards. African union commission, roosvelt street old airport area w.
The organisation of african unity oau was established on 25 may 1963 in addis ababa, on signature of the oau charter by representatives of 32 governments. Bookspublications search results peace and security. Performing organization names and addresses colonel thomas sheperd 8. The european union and the african union foreword eurostat, the statistical office of the european union, and the statistics division of the african union commission austat are proud to present the fifth edition of this yearbook, which offers a broad comparative view of the eu and au regions in figures. The lecture series on african security is a joint collaboration between the swedish defence research agency foi and the nordic africa institute nai. The chairperson of the african union commission auc occupies an important position in the regional body. Modelled on the longstanding united nations handbook, this handbook o.
With its 54 member states, the au is the worlds largest and most diverse regional organisation in terms of member income levels, populations and geographic features. The african supernational organisation later metamorphosed to african union au in july 2002 following the adoption of 53 african leaders i. Analyze the various african union instruments by taking relevant cases. The african union au is the continental champion on political cooperation and economic integration in africa. The bloc was founded on 26 may 2001 in addis ababa, ethiopia, and launched on 9 july 2002 in durban, south africa. Naldi, the panafrican parliament of the african union. Au relations congressional research service 3 successor to the nowdefunct organization of african unity oau. The promotion of regional integration through the formation of institutions gained momentum in the early postindependence years of african states and for the world at large in the post world war ii years. We, heads of state and government of the member states of the.
The constitutive act of the african union 271 tegrity which are more states rights than human or peoples rights. Broadly, the commission initiates policy and budget proposals for consideration by other au organs and is. This handbook is published by the african union au in partnership with the new zealand government, publisher of the annual united nations handbook for more than 50 years. Ppt the african union powerpoint presentation free to. The history and development of the african union panorama. Au relations congressional research service 1 introduction the united states has long cooperated with the african union au, and its predecessor, the organization of african unity oau. Welcome to the 2017 edition of the african union handbook. Article 3 objectives the objectives of the union shall be to. The historical foundations of the african union originated in the first congress of independence african states, held in accra, ghana, from 15 to 22 april 1958. The organization shall include the continental african states, madagascar and other islands surrounding africa. Africas challenges and the role of the african union. Some of the functions of the chairperson include chairing all meetings and deliberations. The african union au was established on july 8, 2001.
Tim murithi is a senior researcher for the direct conflict prevention program at the institute for security studies in addis ababa, ethopia, and the author of the african union. Identify the sources of african union law by giving appropriate examples. Continental peace and security governance 157 india quarterly, 66, 2 2010. One of the main heads for oaus establishment was kwame nkrumah of ghana. The constitutive act of the african union, african courts and. The constitutive act of the african union, african courts. The lectures revolve around core themes in african security studies and case studies from contemporary. The major challenge facing the african union is the lack of funds.
Organization of african union, now the african union, the continent is looking ahead towards thenext fifty years. Since its formation, the au has established a set of norms and institutions that reflect the principles of the responsibility to protect r2p, and by its own declaration. The african union is one of the worlds most important intergovernmental organizations. The article uses a comparative approach, focusing on the african union and the european union after placing the discussion in the context of the relationship between regional organisations and the. China s impact on capacity building in the african union. Oau organisation of african trade union unity odc offshore development company.
The charter that created the oau was the result of several multinational african conferences held in the 1950s and 1960s aimed at supporting africans. In recognition of this, african leaders met to kickstart the developmental cause and formed organization of african unity oau in 1963. The role of the african union in african peacekeeping operations 5a. A dissertation submitted to the department of political science, universitat trier, germany, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of doctor of philosophy phd may 2004 submitted by. The list also shows the date of joining the african union au or its predecessor, the organization of african unity oau. Departments and officials according to the constitutive act, the auc, which is the functional secretariat of the au is composed of a chairperson, hisher deputyies, commissioners and staff. The president of the peoples democratic republic of algeria 2. The african union au needs to adequately address the needs and aspirations of citizens in the implementation of its progressive normative framework on.
It was disbanded on 9 july 2002 by its last chairperson, south african president thabo mbeki, and replaced by. African union intergovernmental organization, africa. Intraafrican trade fair iatf 2018 intra africa trade fair 2018 is the first ever trade fair promoted by the african export import bank also known as the afreximbank. The intra african trade fair 2018 is prearranged in collaboration with the african union. An overview, 2003 3 african journal of human rights law journal 222. Unless otherwise noted, the full names on the left are as listed in the african union au constitutive act of 2000, plus the republic of south. Copies were distributed to government delegations and african union. A pdf version of this book is available on the au website. A guide to african union structures and processes published by oxfam and afrimap. The african union was formed after the dissolution of the organization of african unity oau in 2002. Oau now african union au has played a significant role in addressing.
Chapter 7 from organization of african unity to african union. African union au, intergovernmental organization, established in 2002, to promote unity and solidarity of african states, to spur economic development, and to promote international cooperation. Intra african trade fair iatf 2018 intra africa trade fair 2018 is the first ever trade fair promoted by the african export import bank also known as the afreximbank. Also see african monitor and also see african monitor and oxfam international policy paper social development is critical to meet global crisis in africa, 2009. The au was announced in the sirte declaration in sirte, libya, on 9 september 1999, calling for the establishment of the african union. These african countries work diplomatically with each other despite differences in geography, history, race, language, and religion to try to improve the political, economic, and social situations for the approximately one.
Salim is the former secretary general of the african union, where he also served as a special envoy to darfur. Transformation of the organisation of african unity oau. Trade union services and benefits in africa edited by. Union means the african union established by the present constitutive act. Chinas impact on capacity building in the african union georg lammich 092014 5 according to hettne, transregionalism is the process of institutions and organizations mediating between regions hettne 2004, whereas interregionalism describes the situation after these processes are institutionalized. Trywell kalusopa kwabena nyarko otoo hilma shindondolamote. It pays attention to theories underlying the founding of international governmental organisations, before briefly exploring the history of the oau. Kimenyi, senior fellow, africa growth initiative the. It is significant, however, that most of the critical and even.
African union and the developmental transformation of africa. Why a political economy study of the african union. However, with the african union compendium, a holistic approach was adopted in the gathering and organising of information about the african union, its organs, structures and mechanisms that offer both an. Introduction thirty nine years after the organization of african unity oau was established to unite the peoples of africa and end colonialism in africa, the continents leaders inaugurated its successor, the africa union au. The african union was carved out of a previously existing organisation called the organisation of african unity oau. Chinas impact on capacity building in the african union georg lammich 092014 3 intergovernmental and supranational organizations are among other factors influenced by the external relations of a region. The conference aimed at forming the africa day, to mark the liberation movement each year concerning the willingness of the african people to free themselves from foreign dictatorship, as well as subsequent attempts to unite africa. Thus, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the oau, africas political leadership acknowledged past achievements and challenges and rededicated itself to. Since then, the new institution has struggled to reform governing bodies inherited from the oau while shouldering. Its predecessor was the organization for african unity oauestablished in 1963. African union member state names and abbreviations the full names on the left in the following list are the official names of member states as of 1 september 2017. African union commission a year ago, i wrote in this foreword about how the african union is moving towards agenda 2063, the unions new collective vision and roadmap for africas growth and development. Pdf the role of the african union in continental peace. It is composed of 53 countries in africa and is loosely based on the european union.
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