African Union

Vision of the AU

The vision of the AU is that of: "An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in  global arena."

The Objectives of the AU are as follows: 

• To achieve greater unity and solidarity between the African countries and the peoples of Africa; 
• To defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States; 
• To accelerate the political and socio-economic  integration of the continent; 
• To promote and defend African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples; 
• To encourage international cooperation, taking due account of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 
• To promote peace, security, and stability on the continent; 
• To promote democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good governance;
• To promote and protect human and peoples' rights in accordance with the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and other relevant human rights instruments;
• To establish the necessary conditions which enable the continent to play its rightful role in the global economy and in international negotiations;
• To promote sustainable development at the economic, social and cultural levels as well as the integration of African economies;
• To promote co-operation in all fields of human activity  to raise the living standards of African peoples;
• To coordinate and harmonize the policies between the existing and future Regional Economic Communities for the gradual attainment of the objectives of the Union; 
• To advance the development of the continent by promoting research in all fields, in particular in science and technology; 
• To work with relevant international partners in the eradication of preventable diseases and the promotion of good health on  the continent.

For additional information on the AU, please visit: http:/www.au.int/