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The OLC provides a unified central legal service for the AU including all its organs and institut
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The African Union (AU) on Friday, 5 September 2025, welcomed the deposition of the instruments of ratification of the
The African Union Commission, through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), wishes
Yesterday, the African Union Headquarters became the heart of Africa’s legal conversation as the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) welcomed jurists, legal experts, trade negotiators, scholars and policymakers from across the African continent for its 11th Annual Forum.
The African Union (AU) participated in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the legal obligations of Israel in connection with the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations, and third States in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The African Union (AU) participated in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the legal obligations of Israel in connection with the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations, and third States in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
On December 6, 2024, the African Union (AU) presented a landmark oral statement before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during advisory proceedings initiated by the United Nations General Assembly.
May 22, 2025 to May 23, 2025
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
11th AUCIL FORUM
June 25, 2024
The African Union’s Office of the Legal Counsel in collaboration with the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) and Atrocities Watch Africa (AWA).
May 20, 2024 to May 21, 2024
The 10th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) Theme: “International Law, Alternative Justice, and Armed Conflicts”
May 06, 2024 to May 17, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: The African Union Commission (Office of the Legal Counsel) will host a Post Advisory Opinion Workshop on the In
March 07, 2025 to March 15, 2025
June 28, 2024 to August 25, 2024
November 23, 2021 to December 25, 2021
Media
Department Resources
February 10, 2017
A. ESTABLISHMENT
February 08, 2017
The AUCIL Members current composition is as follows:
December 17, 2015
September 19, 2020
The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism an
June 24, 2020
Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement”
June 24, 2020
Violent extremism is a global issue.
May 06, 2019
November 30, 2018
November 20, 2017
February 10, 2017
A. ESTABLISHMENT