African Union
Definition
The African Union is an organization made up of 55 member countries in Africa that work together to promote unity, cooperation, and development on the continent.
Analogy
Think of the African Union like a big party where all the countries in Africa come together to have fun, make friends, and support each other.
Related terms
Regional Integration: The process of countries in a specific region coming together to form agreements and organizations that promote cooperation and integration.
Pan-Africanism: An ideology that promotes solidarity among people of African descent worldwide, emphasizing their shared history, culture, and goals for development.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): A regional organization in West Africa consisting of 15 member countries that work towards economic integration and development in the region.
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