The Executive Council of the African Union is made up of ministers designated by the governments of member countries. They discuss issues of concern and prepare material for the Assembly, to whom they are responsible. They make decisions on five different topics:
- foreign trade.
- social security.
- food.
- agriculture.
- communications.
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