A: The African Union (AU) prioritizes economic development through initiatives that promote trade, investment, and industrialization across the continent. Key programs include the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a single market for goods and services, and various infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and economic integration.

A: The AU addresses peace and security through the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), which includes mechanisms such as the Peace and Security Council (PSC), the African Standby Force (ASF), and the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS). These tools enable the AU to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts, as well as to promote post-conflict reconstruction and development.

A: The AU focuses on improving social development and health through various programs aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, and social welfare. Initiatives include the Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) and the African Health Strategy, which seek to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and ensure access to essential services.

A: The AU promotes good governance and human rights through frameworks such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Governance Architecture (AGA). These frameworks set standards for democratic governance, rule of law, and human rights protection, and the AU supports member states in implementing these principles through capacity-building and monitoring efforts.