African Union

 In May 1963, 32 Heads of independent African States met in Addis Ababa Ethiopia to sign the Charter creating Africa’s first post-independence continental institution, The Organization of African Unity (OAU). The OAU was the manifestation of the pan-African vision for an Africa that was united, free and in control of its own destiny and this was solemnized in the OAU Charter in which the founding fathers recognized that freedom, equality, justice and dignity were essential objectives for the achievement of the legitimate aspirations of the African peoples and that there was a need to promote understanding among Africa’s peoples and foster cooperation among African states in response to the aspirations of Africans for brother-hood and solidarity, in a larger unity transcending ethnic and national Differences. The guiding philosophy was that of Pan-Africanism which centered on African socialism and promoted African unity, the communal characteristic and practices of African communities, and a drive to embrace Africa’s culture and common heritage.  

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Leaders

Tony Fred, CEO

Founder and chief visionary, Tony is the driving force behind the company. He loves to keep his hands full by participating in the development of the software, marketing, and customer experience strategies.

Mich Stark, COO

Mich loves taking on challenges. With his multi-year experience as Commercial Director in the software industry, Mich has helped the company to get where it is today. Mich is among the best minds.

Aline Turner, CTO

Aline is one of the iconic people in life who can say they love what they do. She mentors 100+ in-house developers and looks after the community of thousands of developers.

Iris Joe, CFO

Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring the company to the next level.

Quick Facts

55
Members state
52
Republics
3
Kingdom
16
Landlocked countries

Union Objectives

To promote the unity and solidarity of the African States


To coordinate and intensify their cooperation and efforts to achieve a better life for the peoples of Africa.

To defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity and independence

To eradicate all forms of colonialism from Africa; and



To promote international cooperation, having due regard to the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Launch Off African Union:

The African Union (AU) was officially launched in July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, following a decision in September 1999 by its predecessor, the OAU to create a new continental organization to build on its work. The decision to re-launch Africa’s pan-African organization was the outcome of a consensus by African leaders that in order to realize Africa’s potential, there was a need to refocus attention from the fight for decolonization and ridding the continent of apartheid, which had been the focus of the OAU, towards increased cooperation and integration of African states to drive Africa’s growth and economic development.

The AU is guided by its vision of “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.”

  • Achieve greater unity and solidarity between African countries and their the people
  • Defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States;
  • Accelerate the political and socio-economic integration of the continent;
  • Promote and defend African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples;
  • Encourage international cooperation
  • Promote peace, security, and stability on the continent;
  • Promote democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good governance;
  • Promote and protect human and peoples’ rights in accordance with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and other relevant human rights instruments;
  • Establish the necessary conditions which enable the continent to play its rightful role in the global economy and in international negotiations;
  • Promote sustainable development at the economic, social and cultural levels as well as the integration of African economies;
  • Promote cooperation in all fields of human activity to raise the living standards of African peoples;
  • Coordinate and harmonies the policies between the existing and future Regional Economic Communities for the gradual attainment of the objectives of the Union.
  • Advance the development of the continent by promoting research in all fields, in particular in science and technology
  • Work with relevant international partners in the eradication of preventable diseases and the promotion of good health on the continent.
  • Ensure the effective participation of women in decision-making, particularly in the political, economic and socio-cultural areas;
  • Develop and promote common policies on trade, defence and foreign relations to ensure the defence of the Continent and the strengthening of its negotiating positions;
  • Invite and encourage the full participation of the African Diaspora as an important part of our Continent, in the building of the African Union.