African Union Commission

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The African Union Commission promotes Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.

• Address: P.O. Box 3243, Roosvelt Street W21K19, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Phone: (251) 11 551 77 00