African Union Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! == Member states == {{Main|Member states of the African Union}} All [[member states of the United Nations|UN member states]] based in Africa and on African islands are members of the AU, as is the [[List of states with limited recognition|partially recognized state]] of the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR). [[Morocco]], which claims sovereignty over the [[Western Sahara]], withdrew from the Organisation of African Unity in 1984 due to the admission of the SADR as a member. On 30 January 2017, the AU readmitted Morocco as a member state.<ref name="worldbulletin">{{cite news |date=30 January 2017 |title=Morocco rejoins African Union |publisher=Worldbulletin |url=http://www.worldbulletin.net/todays-news/183967/morocco-rejoins-african-union |url-status=live |access-date=31 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720013737/http://www.worldbulletin.net/todays-news/183967/morocco-rejoins-african-union |archive-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> [[Somaliland]]'s 2005 application to join the AU is still pending.<ref name="Nelson">{{cite book |author=Nelson, Elizabeth A. |title=Regional Politics and State Secession |publisher=Edward Elgar Publishing |year=2021 |isbn=978-1-83910-377-3 |pages=105}}</ref> Mali was suspended from the African Union on 19 August 2020 following a [[2020 Malian coup d'état|military coup]].<ref>{{cite news |title=African Union suspends Mali following coup |work=Agence France-Presse, Reuters |publisher=Deutsche Welle |url=https://www.dw.com/en/african-union-suspends-mali-following-coup/a-54626415 |access-date=12 September 2021 |archive-date=13 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913003040/https://www.dw.com/en/african-union-suspends-mali-following-coup/a-54626415 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 9 October of the same year, the [[Peace and Security Council]] of the African Union lifted the suspension imposed on Mali, citing progress made to return to democracy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Union lifts Mali's suspension imposed in the wake of coup |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/9/african-union-lifts-malis-suspension-imposed-in-the-wake-of-coup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009202811/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/9/african-union-lifts-malis-suspension-imposed-in-the-wake-of-coup |archive-date=9 October 2020 |access-date=2020-10-09 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}}</ref> The country was again suspended on 1 June 2021, following its [[2021 Malian coup d'état|second military coup]] within nine months.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 June 2021 |title=African Union announces 'immediate suspension' of Mali after second coup |work=France 24, Reuters, Agence France-Presse |publisher=France 24 |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20210602-african-union-announces-immediately-suspension-of-mali-after-second-coup |access-date=12 September 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912141924/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20210602-african-union-announces-immediately-suspension-of-mali-after-second-coup |url-status=live }}</ref> Guinea's membership was also suspended by the African Union on 10 September 2021, after a [[2021 Guinean coup d'état|military coup]] deposed the country's President [[Alpha Condé]].<ref>{{cite news |date=10 September 2021 |title=African Union suspends Guinea after coup, as envoys arrive for talks |work=France 24, Agence France-Presse |publisher=France 24 |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20210910-african-union-suspends-guinea-after-coup-ousting-cond%C3%A9 |access-date=12 September 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912022912/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20210910-african-union-suspends-guinea-after-coup-ousting-cond%C3%A9 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sudan's membership was suspended by the African Union on 27 October 2021, after a [[October 2021 Sudanese coup d'état|military coup]] deposed the civilian government led by Prime Minister [[Abdalla Hamdok]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Union suspends Sudan over coup |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/27/african-union-suspends-sudan-over-coup |access-date=2021-10-27 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027130242/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/27/african-union-suspends-sudan-over-coup |url-status=live }}</ref> Burkina Faso's membership was suspended by the African Union in the aftermath of a [[January 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état|military coup]] on 31 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AU suspends Burkina Faso after coup as envoys head for talks |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/31/africa-union-suspends-burkina-faso-after-coup-as-envoys-head-for-talks |access-date=2022-01-31 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en |archive-date=23 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223062926/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/31/africa-union-suspends-burkina-faso-after-coup-as-envoys-head-for-talks |url-status=live }}</ref> Niger's membership was suspended by the African Union on 22 August 2023 following a [[2023 Nigerien coup d'état|military coup in late July]] that deposed democratically elected president [[Mohamed Bazoum]]; this has since also led to the [[2023 Nigerien crisis]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-22 |title=African Union suspends participation of Niger following coup |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-suspends-niger-all-its-activities-following-coup-2023-08-22/ |access-date=2023-08-22 |archive-date=6 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906024202/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-suspends-niger-all-its-activities-following-coup-2023-08-22/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Gabon's membership was suspended by the African Union on 31 August 2023 following a [[2023 Gabonese coup d'état|military coup]] that deposed president [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newspaper |first=The Peninsula |date=2023-08-31 |title=African Union says to 'immediately suspend' Gabon after coup |url=https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/31/08/2023/african-union-says-to-immediately-suspend-gabon-after-coup |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=thepeninsulaqatar.com |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902185942/http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/31/08/2023/african-union-says-to-immediately-suspend-gabon-after-coup |url-status=live }}</ref> === Members === {{div col|colwidth=20em}} * {{DZA}} * {{AGO}} * {{BEN}} * {{BWA}} * {{BFA}} (suspended) * {{BDI}} * {{CMR}} * {{CPV}} * {{CAF}} * {{TCD}} * {{COM}} * {{COG}} * {{COD}} * {{DJI}} * {{EGY}} * {{GNQ}} * {{ERI}} * {{SWZ}} * {{ETH}} * {{GAB}} (suspended) * {{GMB}} * {{GHA}} * {{GIN}} (suspended) * {{GNB}} * {{CIV}} * {{KEN}} * {{LSO}} * {{LBR}} * {{LBY}} * {{MDG}} * {{MWI}} * {{MLI}} (suspended) * {{MRT}} * {{MUS}} * {{MAR}} * {{MOZ}} * {{NAM}} * {{NER}} (suspended) * {{NGA}} * {{RWA}} * {{SADR}} * {{STP}} * {{SEN}} * {{SYC}} * {{SLE}} * {{SOM}} * {{ZAF}} * {{SSD}} * {{SDN}} (suspended) * {{TZA}} * {{TGO}} * {{TUN}} * {{UGA}} * {{ZMB}} * {{ZWE}} {{div col end}} === Observers === * {{HAI}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Haiti Will Not Join the African Union |url=https://haitihub.com/haiti-and-the-african-union/ |website=Haiti Hub |access-date=22 June 2023 |date=22 May 2016 |archive-date=22 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622142803/https://haitihub.com/haiti-and-the-african-union/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * {{ISR}} (suspended as of February 2023)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/african-union-says-israels-observer-status-suspended|title=African Union says Israel's observer status suspended|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=10 September 2023|archive-date=8 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908195006/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/african-union-says-israels-observer-status-suspended|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=i24NEWS |date=2022-02-06 |title=Israel dispute erupts at African Union summit |language=en |work=Ynetnews |url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1lpw16ay |access-date=2022-02-06 |archive-date=6 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206151241/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1lpw16ay |url-status=live }}</ref> * {{KAZ}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kazakhstan's Observer status at the African Union: What Does It Mean for Africa? |url=https://www.igd.org.za/index.php/11327-kazakhstan-s-observer-status-at-the-african-union-what-does-it-mean-for-africa |access-date=2022-02-06 |website=www.igd.org.za |archive-date=27 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327081029/https://www.igd.org.za/index.php/11327-kazakhstan-s-observer-status-at-the-african-union-what-does-it-mean-for-africa |url-status=dead }}</ref> * {{LAT}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-01-11|url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/2012/january/11-3/|title=Latvia becomes observer to African Union|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia]]|website=www.mfa.gov.lv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918030201/http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/2012/january/11-3/|archive-date=18 September 2014}}</ref> * {{MEX}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-18 |title=Chairperson Receives the Credentials of the First Permanent Observer of Mexico to the African Union |url=https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20120618-3 |website=au.int |access-date=10 September 2023 |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901115222/https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20120618-3 |url-status=live }}</ref> * {{flag|Palestine}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-05-27 |title=AU grants Palestine observer status |url=http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/au-grants-palestine-observer-status |publisher=[[Egypt Independent]] |first=Fathya |last=el-Dakhakhni |website=egyptindependent.com |access-date=10 September 2023 |archive-date=29 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229042151/http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/au-grants-palestine-observer-status |url-status=live }}</ref> * {{SRB}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 January 2014|language=sr-latn|title=Mrkić na samitu u Adis Abebi|url=https://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2014&mm=01&dd=30&nav_category=11&nav_id=806062|website=b92.net|access-date=10 September 2023|archive-date=16 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616071458/https://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2014&mm=01&dd=30&nav_category=11&nav_id=806062|url-status=live}}</ref> * {{TUR}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-11 |title=What's driving Turkey's commercial & military relations with Africa? |url=https://www.theafricareport.com/165012/whats-driving-turkeys-commercial-military-relations-with-africa/ |access-date=2022-02-06 |website=The Africa Report.com |language=en-US |archive-date=6 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206151227/https://www.theafricareport.com/165012/whats-driving-turkeys-commercial-military-relations-with-africa/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * {{UKR}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-22 |title=Ukraine has obtained the observer status in the African Union |url=https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/48625-ukrajina-nabula-status-sposterigacha-v-afrikansykomu-sojuzi |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine]] |website=mfa.gov.ua |access-date=10 September 2023 |archive-date=16 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616071456/https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/48625-ukrajina-nabula-status-sposterigacha-v-afrikansykomu-sojuzi |url-status=live }}</ref> * {{ARE}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chairperson Receives Credentials of the Permanent Observer of the United Arab Emirates. {{!}} African Union |url=https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20110316-0 |access-date=2022-02-06 |website=au.int |archive-date=6 February 2022 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