This book is centered towards a critical evaluation of the objectives of the African Union. It traces the imperative for the Organisation of African Unity to become fine-tuned and rebranded into the African Union. This scholarly expose, lays bare the challenges that are militating against this organisation giving the African socio-economic, political and technological landscape. It further goes ahead to proffer panaceas through which Africa's enormous potentials could be harnessed in an era where Africa's place in global politics continues to gain prominence.