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Thomas Kwasi Tieku, Associate Professor or Political Science, King's University College, Western University

The African Union at 20: a lot has been achieved despite many flaws

The African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Gunter Fischer/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

There’s a widespread view that the African Union – and its bureaucracy – are glorified servants of African governments. This view is supported by scholars and by the media.

But is it accurate? I address this question in a recent article as the organisation marks its 20th anniversary this year.

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