African Union launched
PoliticsThe African Union was formally launched in Durban, replacing the Organisation of African Unity.
- Date
- July 9, 2002 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- South Africa
- Location
- Durban
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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