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The OLC provides a unified central legal service for the AU including all its organs and institut

Activities

December 10, 2024

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.

November 08, 2024

In a coordinated effort to advance Africa’s climate justice agenda, African legal advisors, the African Union Commiss

June 25, 2024

The Malabo Protocol represents a significant step in the broader initiative to enhance accountability for international and transnational crimes.

May 21, 2024

The 10th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) commenced today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

May 06, 2024

The 24th Ordinary Session of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) commenced at the Af

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

Concept Note

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

The 24th Ordinary Session of the AU Commission on International Law will deliberate on various items on its agenda including: the Election of the Bureau, consideration and adoption of Report of the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Commission, presentation and discussion of the Inter-Sessional Activities of the Bureau and Members, among others.

May 15, 2023 to May 16, 2023

The 9th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) under the theme “International Law, Business Law and Human Rights in Africa”

Department Resources

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.