What is the function of the African Union (AU)?

• A. To regulate global markets in commodities.
• B. To promote security through NATO-like framework.
• C. To promote unity and cooperation among African states and address continental issues.
• D. To replace member governments with a single continental government.

Answer: (C)

The main function of the African Union is to bring African countries together to act as a united voice and to address issues that affect the continent as a whole. It focuses on promoting unity and cooperation among member states and tackling broad continental concerns such as peace and security, political governance, economic development, regional integration, and shared challenges like health and infrastructure. The AU provides a forum for coordination, policy alignment, and joint action, often working through its organs (like the Assembly of heads of state and government and the Peace and Security Council) and in partnership with regional economic communities. It is not a body that regulates global commodity markets, nor is it a NATO-style military alliance. It also does not replace national governments with a single continental government; its role is to support cooperation while respecting member sovereignty.