11. African Union

The European Union as a Model for the African Union: the limits of imitation

Spinal cord injuries in South African Rugby Union (1980 - 2007).

OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN To address an apparent increase in the number of rugby-related spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in South Africa, a retrospective case-series study was conducted on injuries that occurred between 1980 and 2007. We aimed to identify preventable causes to reduce the overall rate of SCIs in South African rugby. METHODS We identified 264 rugby-related SCIs. A structured questionna...

Outbreak of Beriberi among African Union Troops in Mogadishu, Somalia

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES In July 2009, WHO and partners were notified of a large outbreak of unknown illness, including deaths, among African Union (AU) soldiers in Mogadishu. Illnesses were characterized by peripheral edema, dyspnea, palpitations, and fever. Our objectives were to determine the cause of the outbreak, and to design and recommend control strategies. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIP...

Opportunities and Challenges for East African Exports into European Union

The African Telecommunications Union: A Pan-African Approach to Telecommunications Reform

This article examines the organisational structure and strategic plans of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). Although the ATU has been restructured to include private telecommunications entities as associate members, it remains essentially an inter-governmental agency. The article assesses the benefits of a regional approach to telecommunications reform and proposes that regional econo...