Explanation

The African Union is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa.

The AU was announced in the Sirte Declaration in Sirte, Libya, on 9 September 1999, calling for the establishment of the African Union. 

Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Founded: July 9, 2002, Durban, South Africa

Founder: Muammar Gaddafi