THE AFRICAN UNION(AU) The African Union is an international organisation made up of 54 member States . The African Union was formed to replace the Organisation of African Union( 25th May 1963). It was formally formed in 9th July 2002 in Durban, South Africa.Its headquarters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The purpose of the Union is to help protect Africa's democracy, human rights, sustain her economy by ending conflicts on the African Continent and creating an effective market for her goods and services.The current chairman of the AU Mr.Alpha Condé. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE AU The aims and objectives of the AU are as follows: 1. To promote unity and solidarity among member States. 2. To defend the sovereignty and territories of member States 3. To eradicate all forms of colonialism in Africa 4. To work towards a better standard of living in Africa 5. To protect the rights