CONSTITUTIVE ACT OF THE AFRICAN UNION — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONSTITUTIVE ACT OF THE AFRICAN UNION

This article defines key terms used in the Constitutive Act.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Status
In force
Version
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Language
mul
Updated
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About this statute

This article defines key terms used in the Constitutive Act. The African Union is established under this provision. This article lists the Union’s objectives. This article lists the principles the Union must follow, including peaceful relations, non-interference, democracy, human rights, gender equality, and a right for member states to request Union intervention for peace and security. This article lists the Union’s organs and says the Assembly may establish additional organs.