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.

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Upcoming African Union conferences

20 conferences

  • DLMUN Conference IX

    Jun 26–27, 2027 · Online

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  • Pacific Model United Nations

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

  • Amsterdam Model United Nations

    Nov 20–22, 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Yale Model United Nations

    Jan 21–24, 2027 · New Haven, United States ·

  • Model United Nations at Chapel Hill

    Feb 5–7, 2027 · Chapel Hill, United States

  • North American Invitational Model United Nations

    Feb 11–14, 2027 · Washington, D.C., United States ·

  • London International Model United Nations

    Feb 19–21, 2027 · London, United Kingdom

  • Georges Duby Model United Nations

    Apr 2–4, 2027 · Aix-en-Provence, France ·

  • HKBUMUN Annual International Conference

    Apr 8–11, 2027 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China ·

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Where and when African Union conferences run

The United States, France and the Netherlands host the most. February is the busiest month.

In 10 countries and online

Upcoming by month

8 in February 20272 open for applications now

12 of the 20 are for school students only and 3 for university students only; 9 are free. See all high school MUN conferences or university MUN conferences.

Most African Union conferences are in the United States, France and the Netherlands.

African Union topics in Model UN

Of 200 African Union topics on mymun, 10% are about economy and development, 10% about climate and environment and 10% about terrorism and extremism.

ThemeShare of topics
  1. Economy and development 10%

    Example: Strengthening Africa through economic cooperation, Gymnázium Omská MUN

  2. Climate and environment 10%

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

  3. Terrorism and extremism 10%

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

  4. Armed conflicts 8%

    Example: Insurgency in the Sahel Region, The Youth of Tomorrow Model United Nations - The Fourth Edition

  5. Democracy and governance 6%

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

Places named in African Union topics

  1. Sahel 6%
  2. DR Congo 4%
  3. Sudan 3%

Recent African Union topics

  1. Balancing Border Security and Migration within Africa

    Pacific Model United Nations
    Refugees and migration

  2. Discussing the impact of building the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

    Gymnázium Omská MUN

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

    Prva Privatna Gimnazija Model United Nations
    Climate and environment

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

    Discover MUN African Union and Arab League
    Economy and development

African Union countries in Model UN

Nigeria appears on 93% of African Union seat lists on mymun, and South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia on 84 to 89%. Six AU member states are suspended after coups and may not take part in AU activities: Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mali, Niger and Sudan.

Most often seated

CountryShare of seat lists
  1. 1Nigeria93%
  2. 2South Africa89%
  3. 3Egypt88%
  4. 4Kenya88%
  5. 5Ethiopia84%
  6. 6Algeria81%
  7. 7Uganda73%
  8. 8Ghana73%
  9. 9Rwanda73%
  10. 10Senegal73%
  11. 11Cameroon72%
  12. 12Chad72%

Most requested

CountryShare of applicants
  1. 1South Africa10%
  2. 2Egypt10%
  3. 3Nigeria8%
  4. 4Ghana8%
  5. 5Morocco7%
  6. 6Algeria6%
  7. 7Kenya6%
  8. 8Ethiopia5%
  9. 9DR Congo5%
  10. 10Senegal4%
  11. 11Burkina Faso3%
  12. 12Mali3%

How the African Union compares

CommitteeUpcomingOpen nowRoom sizeSchool onlyMost debated
African Union (AU)20660%Economy and development
Arab League2472038%Armed conflicts
UN Security Council (UNSC)3581871539%Armed conflicts
DISEC (GA First Committee)159722447%Arms control and disarmament
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)146822142%Economy and development

African Union in Model UN: questions and answers

How many delegates are in an African Union committee?

The 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, the AU's blueprint and master plan for transforming the continent.

What topics does the African Union debate in Model UN?

Top themes in 200 AU topics on mymun: economy and development (10%), climate and environment (10%) and terrorism and extremism (10%). Places named most often: the Sahel, DR Congo and Sudan.

Can school students join an African Union?

Yes. 17 of the 20 upcoming conferences with an African Union take high school delegates, and 12 are for school students only.

Prepare for your African Union committee

Updated Nov 14, 2026