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Master the People's African Union in Civilization VII! Learn strategies for growth, city management, and leveraging the Old Earth Relic with Samatar Jama Barre.

People's African Union (PAU)

The People's African Union (PAU) is a sponsor in Civilization: Beyond Earth. Led by Samatar Jama Barre, this faction has unique strengths focused on growth and early game culture.

Historically, the PAU formed from sub-Saharan nations and South Africa, with Nigeria and Kenya being major economic hubs before collapsing. Their capital is Magan.

PAU Strategies

Base _Beyond Earth_

Your main advantage is a +10% Food bonus in growing cities when they are healthy. This is a significant boost, but you'll need to manage your cities carefully to avoid unhealthiness, which negates the bonus.

Pro Tip: Don't expand too quickly! Focus on growing your existing cities large and healthy before settling new ones. This keeps your Food bonus active and provides a larger population to work with. Consider Prosperity virtues to complement this playstyle.

Another key benefit is that all your cities start with an Old Earth Relic. This immediately grants culture on the first turn an outpost becomes a city, giving you a nice early edge over opponents.

Civilopedia Entry

A Continent Divided

Africa faced immense challenges after the Great Mistake, with refugees fleeing to the continent and rising seas causing further disruption. Fragile economies collapsed, leading to a cycle of instability and conflict.

Forged in Crisis

In response to the chaos, leaders from the old African Union and COMESA stepped in. They revived the African Union, forming the People's African Union to bring political and military stability. Several nations joined, while others remained embroiled in conflict.

A New Union

The PAU unified its military forces to quell unrest, replace despots with new regimes, and combat threats like bandits and pirates. This period saw the rise of new military traditions and a renewed sense of pride.

Recovery

COMESA worked to stabilize the continent economically, introducing a unified currency and removing trade barriers. They also focused on utilizing Africa's resources while preserving its natural heritage, funding projects like dams and reclamation efforts.

Character Trait

The PAU's character trait provides +10% Food in growing cities when Healthy and grants all cities an Old Earth Relic at the start.

Cities

The capital city of the People's African Union is Magan.

Covert Agents

Information on Covert Agents for the PAU is not detailed in this section.