African Union

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African Union, also known as AU, is a Privately Owned entity headquartered in Ethiopia. Founded in 1963, with an estimated 2,170 employees, the organization reported $676.9M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a continental intergovernmental organization consisting of 55 member states on the African continent, the African Union was established in 2002 to replace the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and is dedicated to promoting an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a force in the global arena.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1963

Headcount

2,167

Headquarters

Ethiopia

Primary Segment

International Affairs

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 10, 2026, the African Union (AU), in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), began training over 80 African ambassadors, senior diplomats, and policy experts at its Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, headquarters. This program aims to strengthen the continent’s position in the rapidly expanding global carbon market. Previously, on July 8, the AU appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, to represent West Africa on the Governing Board of the African Humanitarian Agency (AfHA). Doro’s senior technical adviser on information systems and data analysis, Abimbola Fasanu, announced the appointment. Earlier, on July 6, the African Union announced multiple job openings and internship positions for nationals of its member states, with roles ranging from entry-level internships and a Travel Assistant to senior positions, including AUSSOM Compliance.

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