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Executive Order 13444

Extending Privileges and Immunities to the African Union Mission to the United States

This executive order grants the African Union Mission to the United States the same diplomatic privileges and immunities enjoyed by officially accredited diplomatic missions and their personnel, as authorized by the 2006 Department of State Authorities Act. The order explicitly preserves any additional privileges the mission may already hold or acquire separately under law.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 52747

Key directives

  • Extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to African Union Mission and its members
  • Preserve existing or future privileges acquired by other legal means

Timeline

Immediate

  • Privileges and immunities take effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing diplomatic operations under extended protections

Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension; non-controversial implementation of congressionally authorized policy
  • Savings clause prevents inadvertent reduction of existing legal protections
Executive Order 13444: Extending Privileges and Immunities to the African Union Mission to the United States · Executive Orders