Regional Economic Communities - List of Regional Economic Communities Recognized By The African Union

List of Regional Economic Communities Recognized By The African Union

Currently, there are eight RECs recognised by the AU, each established under a separate regional treaty. They are:

  • Arab Maghreb Union (UMA)
  • Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
  • Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD)
  • East African Community (EAC)
  • Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
  • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
  • Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
  • Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)

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