Flag of the African Union

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Flag of the African Union, formerly used by the Organisation of African Unity.
Flag of the African Union, formerly used by the Organisation of African Unity.

The flag of the African Union is composed of a broad green horizontal stripe at the top followed by a narrow band of gold. Below is a broad white stripe bearing the Emblem of the African Union at its center followed by a narrow gold band and broad green stripe at the bottom.

[edit] Symbolism

  • The color green symbolizes African hopes and aspiration to unity.
  • The color gold stands for African wealth and bright future.
  • The color white represents the purity of Africa's desire to have genuine friends throughout the world.
  • The color red (of the rings (in the center)) stand for African solidarity and the blood shed for liberation of Africa.

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