African Union–Ethiopia relations

Ethiopia is one of founding African states of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) (now the African Union) on 25 May 1963 under Emperor Haile Selassie, headquartered in Addis Ababa. At the time the organization evolved up to 54 African states, except Morocco.

Ethiopia played strong stable power in the AU as a driving force of joint UN-AU peacekeeping mission in the regional affairs, particularly in the Horn of Africa. The AU as independent organ, allows Ethiopia to influence its policies, shape and impact continental policies that have bearings internally and regionally. Today, Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa is home of major organizations such as African Union, Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and African Standby Force.