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# African Union

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All of Africa's countries except Morocco are in the African Union

The African Union (abbreviated AU) is an international organisation consisting of fifty-three African member states. Founded in Durban in July 2002, the AU was formed as a replacement to the already-merged Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the African Economic Community (AEC).

The AU, in the future, aims to have a single currency and a single integrated defence force, as well as other institutions of state, including a cabinet for the AU Head of State. The purpose of the organisation is to help secure the continent's democracy, human rights, and a sustainable economy, especially by bringing an end to conflict between African nations and creating an effective common market.

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