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What is the primary purpose of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)?
What is the primary purpose of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)?
- To maintain colonial governance over African nations
- To foster cooperation among African states (correct)
- To promote economic development solely in Western Africa
- To encourage ethnic divisions among African peoples
What philosophy guided the founding of the OAU?
What philosophy guided the founding of the OAU?
- Capitalism
- Social Darwinism
- Neo-colonialism
- Pan-Africanism (correct)
In what year was the Organisation of African Unity officially launched?
In what year was the Organisation of African Unity officially launched?
- 2002 (correct)
- 1999
- 1975
- 1963
Which of the following was NOT one of the main objectives of the OAU?
Which of the following was NOT one of the main objectives of the OAU?
What significant event took place in May 1963 concerning African unity?
What significant event took place in May 1963 concerning African unity?
Which characteristic is emphasized by the guiding philosophy of African socialism?
Which characteristic is emphasized by the guiding philosophy of African socialism?
What was one of the strategies utilized by the OAU to support liberation from colonialism?
What was one of the strategies utilized by the OAU to support liberation from colonialism?
Which statement best describes the founding fathers' vision for Africa as outlined in the OAU Charter?
Which statement best describes the founding fathers' vision for Africa as outlined in the OAU Charter?
What was the main purpose of the Sirte Declaration issued on 9.9.1999?
What was the main purpose of the Sirte Declaration issued on 9.9.1999?
When was the African Union officially launched?
When was the African Union officially launched?
Which of the following organs does NOT form part of the principal decision-making structure of the AU?
Which of the following organs does NOT form part of the principal decision-making structure of the AU?
What strategic framework was developed for long-term socio-economic transformation in Africa?
What strategic framework was developed for long-term socio-economic transformation in Africa?
What is one of the aims of the African Union as stated in its Constitutive Act?
What is one of the aims of the African Union as stated in its Constitutive Act?
Which body within the AU handles judicial matters and human rights issues?
Which body within the AU handles judicial matters and human rights issues?
Which of the following was a key focus of the Organisation of African Unity before the establishment of the AU?
Which of the following was a key focus of the Organisation of African Unity before the establishment of the AU?
What is the vision of the African Union?
What is the vision of the African Union?
Which of the following is NOT a continental financial institution being established by the AU?
Which of the following is NOT a continental financial institution being established by the AU?
What role do the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) play in the African Union?
What role do the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) play in the African Union?
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African Union (AU)
African Union (AU)
A continental body of 55 African countries, established in 2002 to succeed the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Africa's first post-independence continental institution, established in 1963 and replaced by the AU in 1999.
Pan-Africanism
Pan-Africanism
A philosophy promoting African unity, socialism, and the embracing of African culture and heritage.
OAU Charter
OAU Charter
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Colonialism and Apartheid
Colonialism and Apartheid
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1963 Addis Ababa Summit
1963 Addis Ababa Summit
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Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
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Liberation Struggle
Liberation Struggle
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Sirte Declaration
Sirte Declaration
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African Union (AU)
African Union (AU)
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OAU
OAU
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Agenda 2063
Agenda 2063
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Constitutive Act
Constitutive Act
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Assembly of Heads of State & Government
Assembly of Heads of State & Government
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Executive Council
Executive Council
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Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
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African Peer Review Mechanism
African Peer Review Mechanism
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Study Notes
African Union (AU)
- The AU is a continental body comprising 55 African member states.
- It succeeded the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 2002.
Organisation of African Unity (OAU)
- Founded in 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Comprised 32 independent African states.
- Goals included ending colonialism and apartheid, promoting unity and cooperation, safeguarding sovereignty, and fostering international cooperation.
- Pan-Africanism formed the guiding philosophy emphasizing African socialism, unity, culture, and common heritage.
- The OAU worked through the Coordinating Committee for the Liberation of Africa to gain international support for liberation struggles.
- The OAU provided a platform for coordinated positions on continental issues in international forums.
- The Sirte Declaration (1999) called for the establishment of the AU.
African Union (AU) Launch
- Officially launched in July 2002 in Durban, South Africa.
- Followed the OAU's 1999 decision to create the AU.
- The shift in focus was away from anti-colonialism and anti-apartheid towards increased cooperation and integration.
- The AU's vision is to create an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.
AU Aims and Structure
- The AU's aims are outlined in the Constitutive Act and amendment protocols.
- Key decision-making organs include the Assembly of Heads of State, Executive Council, Permanent Representatives Committee, Specialised Technical Committees, Peace and Security Council, and the African Union Commission.
- The AU promotes citizen and civil society participation through the Pan-African Parliament and the Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC).
- Judicial and legal bodies include the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, AU Commission on International Law, AU Advisory Board on Corruption, and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
- The AU aims for continental financial institutions: African Central Bank, African Investment Bank, and African Monetary Fund.
- Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and the African Peer Review Mechanism are also part of the structure.
Agenda 2063
- Agenda 2063 is a strategic framework for Africa's long-term socio-economic and integrative transformation.
- It emphasizes greater collaboration and support for African-led initiatives.
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This quiz explores the formation and impact of the African Union (AU) and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Learn about their origins, goals, and the transition from the OAU to the AU. Test your knowledge on the key events and philosophies guiding these pivotal African organizations.
