African Union

[ˈæfrɪkən ˈjuːnjən]
nounfeminine
União Africana
1. An international organization comprising all 54 recognized sovereign states on the African continent, established to promote political and socioeconomic integration and cooperation among African nations.
The African Union was founded in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity.
A União Africana foi fundada em 2002 como sucessora da Organização da Unidade Africana.
2. The continental governing body that addresses issues of peace, security, development, and governance in Africa.
The African Union headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
A sede da União Africana está localizada em Adis Abeba, na Etiópia.
The African Union is a major international organization with significant diplomatic importance. In Brazil, discussions about the AU are common in academic, governmental, and international relations contexts, especially given Brazil's historical ties with African nations and the African diaspora's presence in Brazilian culture. The organization is referenced in news, policy discussions, and educational materials as a key player in continental development and peace initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
AUContinental UnionPan-African Organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
União Africana
Standard translation used in official documents and media
Portugal
União Africana
Identical translation used in European Portuguese media and government

Related Words

Organization of African UnityAfrican Development BankPan-AfricanismAfrican statescontinental integrationAfrican peace and security

Related Idioms & Phrases

African Union member states
African Union Commission
African Union Assembly
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