Which African Union body is tasked with the development of policies for peace and security on the continent?
A. The Peace and Security Council (PSC)
B. The African Court of Justice
C. The African Union Commission
D. The African Union Summit
Junior Auditor Paper held on 08-07-2023
Junior Auditor Past Paper 08-07-2023
In which year did the African Union (AU) receive its first chairperson, and who was it?
A. 2002, Thabo Mbeki
B. 2002, Alpha Oumar Konaré
C. 2005, Jean Ping
D. 2010, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Which African country first signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement?
A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya
Which of the following statements is true about the African Union’s (AU) role in conflict resolution?
A. The African Union exclusively supports foreign military interventions to solve African conflicts.
B. The African Union prefers diplomatic and peaceful solutions such as mediation and peacekeeping forces.
C. The African Union encourages the use of armed conflict as a first solution to crises.
D. The African Union does not intervene in political crises within member states.
What is the purpose of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC)?
A. To manage Africa’s economic resources
B. To mediate political disputes between African leaders
C. To promote and safeguard peace, security, and stability in Africa
D. To organize cultural exchanges across Africa
Which African Union initiative aims to address the youth unemployment crisis across the continent?
A. African Union Youth Employment Initiative (AUYEI)
B. Africa Youth Action Plan
C. African Employment and Skill Development Programme
D. Pan-African Youth Empowerment Scheme
What is the African Union’s stance on unconstitutional changes of government?
A. The AU supports governments that come to power through any means
B. The AU condemns unconstitutional changes and has measures in place to suspend member states that experience such changes
C. The AU remains neutral and does not intervene in internal political matters
D. The AU encourages political revolutions and military coups if the situation demands it
Which African Union policy framework emphasizes the importance of infrastructure development on the continent?
A. The African Union Peace and Security Policy
B. The African Union Infrastructure Development Agenda
C. The African Union Conflict Prevention Framework
D. The African Union Social and Cultural Framework
Which African Union member country has the largest economy by GDP?
A. Nigeria
B. South Africa
C. Egypt
D. Algeria
Which of the following best describes the African Union’s role in promoting the African Development Agenda?
A. Promoting military expansion across Africa
B. Focusing on building stronger ties with European countries for economic reasons
C. Encouraging the creation of regional economic blocks for intra-Africa trade and development
D. Encouraging African nations to adopt western economic systems