Constitutive Act of the African Union

Document type: Multilateral
Field of application: Regional/restricted
Date: Jul 11, 2000
Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001337)

Title (French): Acte Constitutif de l'Union Africaine
Place of adoption: Lome
Depository: AU African Union
Language: Arabic, English, French, Portuguese
Entry into force: May 26, 2001
Subject: Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Geographical area: Africa

Abstract

Objectives: To promote peace, democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good governance, to establish the necessary conditions, which enable the continent to play its role in the global economy and in international negotiations and to promote sustainable development.

Summary of provisions: This Act replaces the Charter of the Organisation of African Unity (art. 33). Article 4 defines the principles, which are to guide the action of Member States. Articles 5 to 23 define the organs of the Union, their functions and their modus operandi. These include inter alia an Executive Council, the Pan African Parliament, a Court of Justice and Financial Institutions. The Executive Council is inter alia to co-ordinate and take decisions on policies in areas including, forestry, water resources and environmental protection (art. 13). Specialised Technical Committees are also established, including one on industry, science and technology, energy, natural resources and the environment (art. 14.1)

(Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005) *Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic joint contract at 2000-07-12 (see at AUwebsite)

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www.africa-union.org
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Country/Territory/Participant

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Countries	Entry into force	Ratification *	Simple signature
Algeria	Jun 30, 2001	May 31, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Angola	Jan 20, 2002	Dec 20, 2001 [1]	Mar 1, 2001
Benin	Aug 11, 2001	Jul 11, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Botswana	May 26, 2001	Mar 2, 2001 [1]	Mar 1, 2001
Burkina Faso	May 26, 2001	Mar 2, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Burundi	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Cabo Verde	Oct 18, 2001	Sep 18, 2001 [1]	Mar 1, 2001
Cameroon	May 19, 2002	Apr 19, 2002 [1]	Feb 28, 2001
Central African Republic	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Chad	May 26, 2001	Feb 6, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Comoros	May 26, 2001	Feb 27, 2001 [1]	Feb 1, 2001
Congo	Jun 29, 2002	May 29, 2002 [1]	Mar 1, 2001
Congo, Dem. Rep. of	Aug 9, 2002	Jul 9, 2002 [1]	Mar 1, 2001
Côte d'Ivoire	Aug 10, 2001	Jul 10, 2001 [1]	Mar 2, 2001
Djibouti	Aug 9, 2001	Jul 9, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Egypt	Nov 1, 2001	Oct 1, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Equatorial Guinea	Aug 30, 2001	Jul 30, 2001 [1]	Jan 22, 2001
Eritrea	May 26, 2001	Feb 24, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Eswatini, Kingdom of	Sep 14, 2011	Aug 15, 2011 [1]	Aug 15, 2011
Ethiopia	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Mar 1, 2001
Gabon	May 26, 2001	Mar 9, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Gambia	Jul 5, 2001	Jun 5, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Ghana	Aug 7, 2003	Jul 7, 2003 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Guinea	Jun 21, 2001	May 21, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Guinea-Bissau	May 26, 2001	Apr 18, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Kenya	Aug 5, 2002	Jul 5, 2002 [1]	Mar 2, 2001
Lesotho	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Liberia	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jan 10, 2001
Libya	May 26, 2001	Mar 12, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Madagascar	May 26, 2001	Oct 29, 2000 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Malawi	May 26, 2001	Aug 21, 2000 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Mali	May 26, 2001	Apr 19, 2001 [1]	Feb 9, 2001
Mauritania	Jul 10, 2003	Jun 10, 2003 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Mauritius	Aug 4, 2001	Jul 4, 2001 [1]	Feb 28, 2001
Mozambique	May 26, 2001	Feb 14, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Namibia	May 26, 2001	May 25, 2001 [1]	Nov 23, 2000
Niger	May 26, 2001	Mar 21, 2001 [1]	Oct 27, 2000
Nigeria	May 26, 2001	Feb 9, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Rwanda	May 26, 2001	Apr 26, 2001 [1]	Sep 8, 2000
Sao Tome and Principe	May 26, 2001	Apr 23, 2001 [1]	Sep 8, 2000
Senegal	May 26, 2001	Mar 2, 2001 [1]	Dec 16, 2000
Seychelles	May 26, 2001	Aug 31, 2000 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Sierra Leone	May 26, 2001	Apr 9, 2001 [1]	Sep 11, 2000
Somalia	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
South Africa	May 26, 2001	Apr 18, 2001 [1]	Dec 17, 2000
South Sudan	May 26, 2001	Apr 3, 2001 [1]	Feb 15, 2001
Sudan	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jan 18, 2001
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of	May 26, 2001	Mar 21, 2001 [1]	Dec 14, 2000
Togo	May 26, 2001	Apr 9, 2001 [1]	Feb 25, 2001
Tunisia	May 26, 2001	Sep 14, 2000 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Uganda	May 26, 2001	Jan 24, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000
Zambia	May 26, 2001	Apr 11, 2001 [1]	Dec 15, 2000
Zimbabwe	May 26, 2001	Mar 1, 2001 [1]	Jul 12, 2000

* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Cites: Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community

Treaty | Multilateral | Abuja | Jun 3, 1991

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Capacity building, Agro-forestry, Nuclear energy, Law reform/harmonization/deregulation, Sustainable development, Transboundary movement of waste, Policy/planning, Minerals, Waste management, Agricultural development, Special fund, Protection of species, Farming, Management/conservation, Tourism, Dispute settlement, Renewable energy, Food security, Education, Hazardous waste, Fishery management and conservation, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, International relations/cooperation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001125)

Country/Territory/Participant

References - Treaties

Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community