African Union (AU) in Model UN

The African Union is a continental body of 55 member states, launched in Durban in 2002 as successor to the Organisation of African Unity and based in Addis Ababa. Its supreme organ, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, decides by consensus or, failing that, by a two-thirds majority. In Model UN, AU committees seat African states, and terrorism in the Sahel and the conflict in Sudan recur on their agendas.

Updated Oct 5, 2026

Upcoming AU conferences

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  • Green Hills Academy Model United Nations

    Oct 23-25, 2026 · Kigali, Rwanda

    English

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  • Gymnázium Omská MUN

    Nov 6-9, 2026 · Prague, Czech Republic

    English

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  • Pacific Model United Nations

    Nov 14-15, 2026 · Seattle, Washington, United States

    English

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  • Amsterdam Model United Nations

    Nov 20-22, 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

    English

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  • Model United Nations of Vienna

    Jan 20-22, 2027 · Vienna, Austria

    English

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  • Oak House School Model United Nations

    Feb 10-12, 2027 · Barcelona, Spain

    English

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  • Farel Academy Model United Nations

    Feb 11-14, 2027 · Amersfoort, Netherlands

    English

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AU topics in Model UN

Most common on AU agendas on mymun: terrorism and extremism (10% of 189 topics), then economy and development (10%) and climate and environment (8%).

ThemeShare of topics
  1. Terrorism and extremism 10%

    Example: Combating Extremism and Terrorism in Africa, DMUN Model African Union

  2. Economy and development 10%

    Example: The African Union and the Chinese Dragon: Economic growth or economic dependence?, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Model of United Nations

  3. Climate and environment 8%

    Example: Addressing Inequalities in Nuclear Energy Access and Utilisation, London International Model United Nations

  4. Armed conflicts 7%

    Example: Western Sahara Conflict, Harvard National Model United Nations Latin America

  5. Democracy and governance 6%

    Example: Fight against military coups in Africa, AIMUN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE LIBERIA

  6. Refugees and migration 6%

    Example: Addressing the forced displacement of populations due to conflict in Africa, Farel Academy Model United Nations

  7. Women and children 6%

    Example: Eliminating the Recruitment of Child Soldiers in Africa, SOAS Model United Nations II

  8. Crime and drugs 5%

    Example: Combating the Role of Armed Groups in the Illicit Exploitation of Natural Resources, IE University Model United Nations

From 189 AU topics on mymun. A topic can touch several themes.

Where AU debates are set

  1. Sahel 6%
  2. DR Congo 3%
  3. Sudan 3%

Share of 189 AU topics on mymun that name the place.

Recent AU topics

  1. Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063

    Prva Privatna Gimnazija Model United Nations
    Climate and environment

  2. Addressing Political Instability, Security Challenges, and Economic Integration Across Africa

    Discover MUN African Union and Arab League
    Economy and development

  3. The situation in Libya, DR Congo, Sudan

    AIMUN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE LIBERIA

  4. Countering Foreign Influence on the African Continent

    Freiburg Model United Nations

  5. Discussing the Alliance of Sahel States

    Heidelberg Model United Nations

  6. Environmental development policies as a form of extractivism and neocolonialism (DRC, Sudan, Rwanda)

    Mexico International Model United Nations
    Climate and environment

  7. Migration vs. Sovereignty Pan-Africanism, visa restrictions, and the unfinished project of African integration. (SDGs 8, 10, 16)

    EMERGE-EDEN INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
    Economy and developmentRefugees and migration

  8. Supporting a Continental Response to the Civil War in Sudan and Preventing Regional Spillover

    Paris International Model United Nations
    Armed conflicts

AU countries in Model UN

Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt and Ethiopia appear on 84 to 93% of AU seat lists on mymun. Of the 15 members of its Peace and Security Council, five serve three-year terms and ten serve two-year terms.

Most often seated

CountryShare of seat lists
  1. 1Nigeria 93%
  2. 2South Africa 89%
  3. 3Kenya 88%
  4. 4Egypt 88%
  5. 5Ethiopia 84%
  6. 6Algeria 83%
  7. 7Ghana 75%
  8. 8Senegal 75%
  9. 9Cameroon 73%
  10. 10Chad 73%
  11. 11Rwanda 73%
  12. 12Uganda 73%

Share of 128 AU seat lists on mymun.

Most requested

CountryShare of applicants
  1. 1South Africa 10%
  2. 2Egypt 10%
  3. 3Nigeria 8%
  4. 4Ghana 8%
  5. 5Morocco 7%
  6. 6Algeria 6%
  7. 7Kenya 6%
  8. 8Ethiopia 5%
  9. 9DR Congo 5%
  10. 10Senegal 4%
  11. 11Burkina Faso 3%
  12. 12Mali 3%

Share of 3,314 AU applicants on mymun who asked for the country.

AU in Model UN: quick answers

How many delegates are in an African Union committee?

The real African Union has 55 member states, and 15 of them sit on its Peace and Security Council.

Can the African Union intervene in a member state?

Yes, in grave circumstances. Article 4(h) of the AU's Constitutive Act gives the Union the right to intervene in a member state, by decision of the Assembly, in respect of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.

Is the African Union a good committee for beginners?

Yes: every delegation can tie its proposals to Agenda 2063, which the AU calls Africa's blueprint and master plan for transforming the continent.

What topics does the African Union debate in Model UN?

Top themes in 189 AU topics on mymun: terrorism and extremism (10%), economy and development (10%) and climate and environment (8%). Places named most often: the Sahel, DR Congo and Sudan.