How does the African Union work?

The AU is based on a solid institutional structure and specialized bodies.

The main organs

• Union Conference : heads of state
• Executive Board the ministers
• AU Commission administrative body (based in Addis Ababa)
• Pan-African Parliament
• Peace and Security Council

Official languages

• Arabic
• English
• French
• Portuguese
• Kiswahili

Each organ has a specific role in management of the continent's affairs.