African Union

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African Union, also known as AU, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Ethiopia. Founded in 1963, the organization has approximately 2170 employees and reported $676.9M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer, the organization specializes in athletics and multi-discipline sports. It operates as a continental union comprising 55 member states situated across the continent of Africa.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1963

Headcount

2,167

Headquarters

Ethiopia

Primary Segment

Athletics and multi-discipline sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

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African Union leaders recently called for a significant shift to end polio and waterborne diseases, warning on February 21 that the fight against polio, cholera, and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) risks becoming a perpetual crisis without scaled-up sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. This warning came from global health leaders and policymakers on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit. Separately, Africa's Green Economy Summit, scheduled for February 24-27, is set to present a curated pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries, aiming to attract investors to catalyze USD 3.09 billion in climate solutions through focused pitch sessions and matchmaking. Earlier, on February 20, the first Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation (ACSAM) concluded in Tanzania, issuing a strong call for smart and inclusive farming across the continent, encompassing agricultural mechanization and digital innovations. During the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at its headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 14, Joao Lourenço, President of Angola, handed over the Chairpersonship of the African Union to Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi.

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Mar

2nd

2026

00:30

B2B Tag

AU? Living in a fool’s paradise!

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The EastAfrican

Mar

1st

2026

22:53

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

African Union and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amid Sudan Crisis and Regional Stability Talks

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Thevoiceofafrica

Feb

28th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Ruto pushes for African financial independence in AU reforms

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The Star Kenya

Feb

28th

2026

00:46

B2B Tag

UNOAU commends Ghana’s climate leadership in Africa

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Ghana News Agency

Feb

27th

2026

17:22

B2B Tag

Seychelles, Mozambique, Rwanda, Madagascar, Sudan, Ghana, Ethiopia and others Lead the Charge for a Visa-Free Travel in Africa to Boost Regional Tourism Growth

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Travel And Tour World

Feb

27th

2026

03:01

B2B Tag

Peacebuilding as Emergency Engagement: Why Africa Needs Innovation for a New Era of Crisis – ACCORD

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Accord

Feb

26th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

A Week in the Horn

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Mfaethiopia (blog)

Feb

26th

2026

17:07

B2B Tag

Africa’s Critical Minerals Moment: Why Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Signals a Continental Industrial Pivot

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The Zimbabwe Mail

Feb

26th

2026

09:51

B2B Tag

Risk of Renewed War in Tigray: Painful Reminders From Ethiopia’s Last War Demand Action to Prevent Another

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Refugeesinternational

Feb

26th

2026

06:30

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AfBD, AU Renew Call for Visa-Free Travel to Boost African Economic Growth

By Adedapo Adesanya The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union have renewed their push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation. The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity, where African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions examined the need for visa-free travel across the continent.

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Feb

26th

2026

05:00

B2B Tag

Agoa extension brings relief, yet policy uncertainty clouds US-Africa trade future

The US Congress initially approved a three-year extension of Agoa. However, the legislation was amended by the Senate to a one-year extension before reaching the president's desk. While the move was welcomed by African exporters, it has left the long-term future of US-Africa trade shrouded in uncertainty.

The EastAfrican

Feb

25th

2026

12:53

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Egypt Vies for African Influence

Welcome to Foreign Policy ’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: The Egyptian government increasingly wades into geopolitics in the Horn of Africa , Chad closes its border with Sudan after clashes spill into its territory, and a new report shows that more than 1,000 Kenyans are fighting for Russia .

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African Union (AU) sells broadcasting rights of its multi-Sport competitions to 8 companies globally, covering 3 countries. African Union (AU)'s rights holders include Sky Group.

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