The commission serves as the AU's administrative branch. It consists of 10 commissioners, who hold individual portfolios. The commission implements AU policies and coordinates the body's activities and meetings. The commission elects its chairperson to a 4-year term.

List of Secretaries-general of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) & African Union (AU) Chairmen of the Commission

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See Also

• Africa
• Chairman of the African Union

World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ...