International organisation Status African Union (AU) South Sudan became the 54th member state of AU on 12 July 2011.[citation needed] Arab League The Arab League wishes South Sudan to become a member state.[257] However, South Sudan does not have a majority Arab population and in South Sudan there is strong opposition to joining.[258] East African Community (EAC) South Sudan's membership in the EAC is favoured by all members.[259] International Olympic Committee (IOC) South Sudan does not as yet have a National Olympic Committee.