ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN UNTIY

WHAT IS THE ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN UNITY ABOUT

• Established on May 25 1963 with 32 signatory governments

AIMS

1

• To promote unity and solidarity in Africa
• Acts as a collective voice for the African continent
• This was to secure Africa's long term economic and political future

2

• To coordinate and intensify the co-operation of African states
• In order to achieve a better life for the people in Africa

3

• To defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity
• And independence of African states

4

• The OAU was also dedicated to the eradication of all
• Forms of colonialism

HOW DID THIS IMPACT

ANSWER

• It ensured Africans to enjoy human rights
• Raised living standards of all Africans
• Settled arguments and disputes between members
• Disputes were not through fighting
• peaceful and diplomatic