Brief historical overview of steps to African unity / Mohammed Bedjaoui
The transition from the organisation of African unity to the African Union / Tiyanjana Maluwa
The African Union: principles and purposes / Stephane Doumbe-Bille
The assembly, executive council and commission / Joram M. Biswaro
The Pan-African Parliament / Sani L. Mohamed
The African Court of Justice and Human Rights / Fatsah Ouguergouz
The Peace and Security Council / Roland Adjovi
The Economic, Social and Cultural Council / Mohamed S. Amr
The African Economic Community / Makane M. Mbengue & Ousseni Illy
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) / Edward Kannyo
The regional economic communities (RECs) / Stephen Karangizi
The prohibition of unconstitutional change of government / Muna Ndulo
The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance / Helene Tigroudja
The African Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Corruption / Mpazi Sinjela
The role of the Union in conflict prevention and resolution / Mesmer L. Gueuyou
The right of forcible intervention in certain conflicts / Abdulqawi A. Yusuf
Peacekeeping operations: the examples of Burundi and Sudan / Mutoy Mubiala
The African Union's relationship with the United Nations in the maintenance of peace and security / Djaboca L. Tehindrazanarivelo
The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights / Michelo Hansungule
The Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa / Rachel Mayanja
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child / Chris M. Peter & Ummy A. Mwalimu
The Convention governing the specific aspects of refugee problems in Africa / Osita C. Eze.