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The African Union (AU) Archives is responsible for acquiring, processing and preserving archival materials of enduring value related to the African Union and its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The Archives` primary purpose is to preserve the documentary heritage of the African Union, ensuring that all the vital records are collected, preserved, organized and made accessible to a wide range of clients, including researchers, member states, users and collaborating partners. The African Union Archives is located at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia within the African Union Commission (AUC). The AU Archives operates in accordance with the African Union Administrative Policy on Archives and Records Management, which was approved in 2018 and provides a framework for the management of both physical, audio-visuals and electronic records. The AU Archives serves as a central repository of historical knowledge and a research reference centre for records relating to the African Union and the Organization of African Unity. |
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Report on the Status of Regional Integration in Africa
(African Union, 2024-07-21)The report reviews ASRII’s development process, summarizes consultants’ findings, and captures STCs decisions. It addresses emerging challenges to African integration and provides recommendations for implementation. -
6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Between the African Union, The Regional Economic Communities and the Regional Mechanisms 21st July 2024, Accra, Ghana: Draft Agenda
(African Union, 2024-07-19)The 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) between the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs) convened on 21 July 2024 in Accra, Ghana, to strengthen continental integration ... -
Permanent Representatives’ Committee Report
(African Union, 2025-06-09)The fiftieth ordinary session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) of the African Union was held from 09 to 20 June 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the Chairpersonship of H.E. Ambassador Professor Miguel ... -
Permanent Representatives’ Committee Draft Programme 09 June 2025, 10.00 Hrs
(African Union, 2025-06-09)This draft programme outlines the agenda for the opening day of the fiftieth ordinary session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) of the African Union, held on 09 June 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The session ... -
Permanent Representatives’ Committee Draft Report
(African Union, 2025-06-09)The fiftieth ordinary session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) of the African Union convened in Addis Ababa from 09 to 20 June 2025 under the Chairpersonship of H.E. Ambassador Professor Miguel César ...
