10th Anniversary of the OAU
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded on May 25, 1963 in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). This organization brings together continental African states, Madagascar and the neighboring islands of Africa. The objectives of the OAU are to strengthen the unity and solidarity of African States, to eliminate colonialism in all its forms and to promote cooperation between Member States in the political, economic, cultural, scientific and technical fields.
The Charter of the Organization of African Unity proclaims the principles of sovereign equality of all Member States, of unreserved dedication to the cause of the total emancipation of African territories not yet independent, of peaceful settlement of disputes by means of negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
The OAU includes four institutions:
the Conference of Heads of State and Government (supreme body),
the Council of Ministers composed of Ministers of Foreign Affairs or any other ministers designated by the governments of the member states,
the General Secretariat designated by the conference of heads of state and government and the Mediation Commission.
The OAU constitutes the natural framework where the desire for African unity is expressed. It contributes to the strengthening of inter-African relations and provides countries still under colonial rule with the most effective moral and material assistance.
The Charter of the Organization of African Unity proclaims the principles of sovereign equality of all Member States, of unreserved dedication to the cause of the total emancipation of African territories not yet independent, of peaceful settlement of disputes by means of negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
The OAU includes four institutions:
the Conference of Heads of State and Government (supreme body),
the Council of Ministers composed of Ministers of Foreign Affairs or any other ministers designated by the governments of the member states,
the General Secretariat designated by the conference of heads of state and government and the Mediation Commission.
The OAU constitutes the natural framework where the desire for African unity is expressed. It contributes to the strengthening of inter-African relations and provides countries still under colonial rule with the most effective moral and material assistance.