Foreign relations African Union

the individual member states of african union coordinate foreign policy through agency, in addition conducting own international relations on state-by-state basis. au represents interests of african peoples @ large in intergovernmental organisations (igos); instance, permanent observer @ united nations general assembly. both african union , united nations work in tandem address issues of common concerns in various areas. african union mission in united nations aspires serve bridge between 2 organisations.

membership of au overlaps other igos , these third-party organisations , au coordinate matters of public policy. african union maintains special diplomatic representation united states , european union.

in 2016, union introduced continent-wide passports.

upon election of donald trump presidency of u.s., in 2017, latter passed executive order ban on citizens 7 countries suspected links terrorism, concerns 3 african countries. during 28th african union summit, in ethiopia, african leaders criticized ban expressed growing concerns african economy, under trump s policies.