One of the major priorities for the African Union, in its effort to unite the nations of Africa economically, is to create a(n) ___ for use by the 53 member nations.

Common currency.

Explanation:

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'' One of the major priorities for the African Union, in its effort to unite the nations of Africa economically, is to create a(n) COMMON CURRENCY for use by the 53 member nations''.

African Union was founded in Durban, South Africa on the 9th day of the month of July, in the year 2002 by Muammer al- Gadaffi. Currently, the African Union has its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The main purpose in which the African Union was established was to promote Unity among the 53 African member Countries and one of their major priorities is the push for the same currency.

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