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The African Union (AU, or, in its other official languages, UA) is a union consisting of 54 African states.
The key objectives of the AU are to defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States, to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid, to promote unity and solidarity among African States, and to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development.
Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.
Encompasses geographic information systems, mapping, and land information activities used for spatial analysis, planning, and land administration.