- 1. The African Union (AU) is a continental organization consisting of 55 African nations, established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 26, 2001, and launched in Durban, South Africa, on July 26, 2002. It was formed to enhance unity and cooperation among African countries, promote peace, security, and stability, and foster socio-economic development on the continent. The AU aims to address various challenges facing Africa, including poverty, conflicts, and human rights violations, by promoting policies and implementing programs that reflect the aspirations of the African peoples. With its flagship initiatives such as the Agenda 2063, which is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of Africa over the next 50 years, the AU seeks to create an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens. The organization also plays a crucial role in conflict resolution and mediation across the continent and works closely with regional organizations, international partners, and the African diaspora. The AU's formal structure includes the Assembly, the Executive Council, the Pan-African Parliament, and the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, contributing to a robust framework for governance and legal accountability in Africa.
What city serves as the headquarters of the African Union?
A) Nairobi
B) Cairo
C) Abuja
D) Addis Ababa
- 2. What is the main purpose of the African Union?
A) Regulate trade with Europe
B) Promote Western culture
C) Provide military support to African nations
D) Promote unity and cooperation among African states
- 3. Which body of the African Union is responsible for decision making?
A) Executive Council
B) Peace and Security Council
C) Assembly of the African Union
D) African Commission
- 4. The African Union replaced which organization?
A) Arab League
B) African Development Bank
C) United Nations
D) Organization of African Unity (OAU)
- 5. Which protocol addresses the issue of human rights within the African Union?
A) Protocol on Non-Aggression
B) Treaty of Libreville
C) African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
D) Protocol on Gender and Development
- 6. How many member states are in the African Union?
A) 55
B) 53
C) 50
D) 52
- 7. Which country was the last to join the African Union?
A) Eritrea
B) South Sudan
C) Djibouti
D) Morocco
- 8. The African Union has a Peace and Security Council. What is its role?
A) Manage health initiatives
B) Prevent conflicts and promote peace
C) Organize cultural events
D) Foster economic development
- 9. What is the primary focus of the African Peer Review Mechanism?
A) Enhance cultural exchanges
B) Support military interventions
C) Handle trade disputes
D) Promote good governance and democracy
- 10. In which year did the African Union adopt the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance?
A) 2007
B) 2008
C) 2005
D) 2010
- 11. What is the African Union's official working languages?
A) Amharic, Hausa
B) German, Italian
C) Swahili, Zulu, Afrikaans
D) Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
- 12. Which country recently rejoined the African Union after a long absence?
A) Gambia
B) Zimbabwe
C) Morocco
D) Eritrea
- 13. What is the main focus of the African Union Agenda 2063?
A) Cultural preservation
B) Socio-economic transformation of Africa
C) Environmental protection only
D) Military superiority
- 14. Which African Union mechanism deals with conflict prevention?
A) African Development Bank
B) Early Warning System
C) African Court of Human Rights
D) Pan-African Parliament
- 15. The African Union promotes gender equality through which protocol?
A) AU Gender Policy
B) Women's Empowerment Act
C) Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women
D) Suspected Gender Framework
- 16. What significant document was adopted by the AU in 2013 for political and economic integration?
A) African Charter
B) Sustainable Development Goals
C) NEPAD
D) Agenda 2063
- 17. Which African country is known for hosting the African Union summit?
A) South Africa
B) Kenya
C) Ethiopia
D) Nigeria
- 18. Who was the first chairperson of the African Union?
A) Thabo Mbeki
B) Kofi Annan
C) Robert Mugabe
D) Nelson Mandela
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