African Union Comprehensive Test Prep Actual Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.
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Course
AUI.
Institution
AUI.
When was the AU created? - correct answer 1963
32 african states
- former colonies gained independence and intended to strengthen sovereignty.
initially the OAU
pan-Africanism - African socialism and promoted African unity, drive to embrace A...
- former colonies gained independence and intended to strengthen sovereignty.
initially the OAU
pan-Africanism - African socialism and promoted African unity, drive to embrace Africa's common
culture.
When did the OAU become the AU? - correct answer 2002
- refocus attention from decolonisation to economic development.
How many member states does the AU have now? - correct answer 55
all countries that are not disputed territories.
What sort of regionalism is it? - correct answer Economic, political (social)
How is the AU structured. - correct answer Loosely modelled on the EU
intergovernmental decision making
Assembly of AU
- heads of states and govs
- meets once a year but can make extraordinary session at request of member state.
, - chaired by election/consultation.
Executive Council
- Ministers of Foreign Affairs
- meet twice a year
- can coordinate and take decision on policies in areas of common interest.
The Commission
- secretariat
- chairperson + eight commissioners responsible to Union.
- day-to-day business - defending AU interests, implementing decisions.
Pan-African Parliament
- allow African citizens to contribute
- represent all citizens.
Court of Justice merged with African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
- see human rights cases
- 2006-2020 - over 170 journalists killed. Landmark decisions to contribute to strengthening freedom of
expression e.g. in 2015 - AU ordered reopening of investigation of death of investigative jounralist
Norbert Zongo found burned in a car.
ECOSOCC
- Economic, Social and Cultural Council
- advisory organ composed of different social, professional groups and NGOs.
Peace and Security Council
- 15 members with equal voting power that are elected by AU executive council and endorsed by AU
assembly.
- upholds common defence policy
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