The African Union in cartoons

The cartoon entitled "Are we there yet?" was created by South African artists John Swanepoel and John Curtis.They are known in their country as "Dr. Jack & Curtis." The artists came first in this year's cartoon competition of the German "Third World Journalist Net." This year, the theme of the international competition was "50 years of African unity."

"Unity is imperative for Africa's survival." That is how Victor Ndula from Kenya named his cartoon. He scopped second prize in the competition.

Samuel Mwamkinga won third prize. He has put the "African Union challenges" on paper.

Some of the contestants play on Africa's role in international politics. One of them is Ssentongo Jimmy Spire from Uganda with a cartoon entitled "United for say."

Junior Heritier Bilaka from the Democratic Republic of Congo also illustrates the influence of global powers on African politicians.

Tayo Fatunia's image for the 50th anniversary of the African Union is not a positive one.

This picture of Africa burning was drawn by Dick Esale from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Guelajo Sile from Guinea Bissau is one of the few contestants who entered a positive vision for Africa. He believes that 2013 is "Africa's year" and that is also the title of his cartoon.

This is how Haswel Kunyunye from Malawi illustrates the transformation from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to the African Union (AU).

The cartoonist Michael Maloji M. from the Democratic Republic of Congo depicts his view of the African Union.

"The feet of Africa" is the title of the illustration submitted by Siphiwo Sobopha from South Africa. More cartoons can be found at www.cartoon-competition.org