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	africanfront.com (AUF) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The OAU was decommissioned in 2002, and ceased to serve as the secretariat of the African Economic Community.
		The 30th summit of the OAU was dominated by the stark contrast represented by the admission to membership of a democratic South Africa and the genocide in Rwanda.
		The OAU foreign ministers were mandated to prepare the legal text for the proposed Union and to submit it to the OAU's next annual summit in Togo in June 2000.
	www.africanfront.com /oau.php (4081 words)

	MSN Encarta - African Union
		The OAU mediated a border dispute between Algeria and Morocco in 1964 and 1965.
		The OAU formed the African Liberation Committee in 1963 to channel financial support to movements trying to defeat Portuguese colonial rule in Guinea-Bissau, Angola, and Mozambique.
		South Africa was excluded from OAU membership until 1994, when white minority rule and apartheid (the policy of racial segregation) ended.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/refarticle.aspx?refid=761566763 (794 words)

	OAU: Issues Raised by the Eritrean Side Requiring Clarification (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The OAU High Level Delegation came to the conclusion that Badme town and its environs were administered by Ethiopia prior to the events of 6-12 May, 1998.
		This is based on the conclusions of the OAU High Level Delegation on the Administration of the areas concerned prior to 6 May, 1998 and not on the population.
		As far as the OAU is concerned, it is to be noted that its Charter refers to the principle of territorial integrity of its Member States.
	www.dehai.org /conflict/oau/oauclarification.html (1543 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Africa \| African Union replaces dictators' club
		The differences across the continent were just too many and the principle which the OAU adopted, of non-interference and non-intervention, simply meant that member states turned a blind eye to their neighbours.
		It was one of the tragedies of the OAU that all that happened in the city where it was founded.
		One of the ironies was that the OAU insisted on preserving the borders drawn by the colonial rulers which often reflected spheres of influence rather than natural divisions.
	news8.thdo.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/africa/newsid_2115000/2115736.stm (960 words)

	Organization of African Unity (OAU) becomes the African Union (AU)
		The Heads of State and Government of the Assembly of the African Union met for the inaugural session of the African Union in Durban, South Africa on July 10, 2002.
		The decision to transform the OAU into the new AU was announced at the final summit meeting of the OAU in July 2001.
		The OAU was originally established in 1963 to promote unity, solidarity and international cooperation among the newly independent African states.
	www.hrcr.org /hottopics/au.html (475 words)

	com001 OAU threatens reconciliation pact on Comoros
		An OAU communiqué was quoted in IRIN as saying that the agreement would "contribute to the aggravation of tension and instability in the archipelago".
		The aggressive OAU policy is based on the fear of the majority of African nations that separatists movements could query to the questionable borders drawn by European colonialists.
		When OAU is tougher on Anjouan than the Comoran government, it is more a reflection of collective interior policy by African leaders, fearing that concessions to Anjouan could inspire separatism in their own countries.
	www.afrol.com /News/com001_reconciliation_oau.htm (981 words)

	Agreement: Eritrea-Ethiopia: Peace Agreements: Library and Links: U.S. Institute of Peace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In order to determine the origins of the conflict, an investigation will be carried out on the incidents of 6 May 1998 and on any other incident prior to that date which could have contributed to a misunderstanding between the parties regarding their common border, including the incidents of July and August 1997.
		The Secretary General of the OAU will communicate a copy of the report to each of the two parties, which shall consider it in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Framework Agreement and the Modalities.
		The parties authorize the Secretary General of the OAU to register this agreement with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with article 102(1) of the Charter of the United Nations.
	usip.org /library/pa/eritrea_ethiopia/eritrea_ethiopia_12122000.html (2009 words)

	AU2002: Transition from the OAU to the African Union
		The OAU was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, on signature of the OAU Charter by representatives of 32 governments.
		Of crucial importance in the establishment of the organs of the Union is the challenge to move away from the overly state-centric character of the OAU and its concomitant lack of civil participation.
		Whereas the OAU was in principle a political organisation that also discussed matters of economic and social concern, the African Union should be an organisation aimed at economic integration and social development, which should lead to political unity.
	www.au2002.gov.za /docs/background/oau_to_au.htm (2428 words)

	Eritrea on OAU Proposal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In spite of its goodwill, the OAU Summit in Ouagadougou adopted the resolution on the basis of the misguided approach and report of the Facilitators Team.
		Indeed, while Eritrea had made it clear that the facilitation process was over and it regarded the OAU initiative as a new one, the recommendations by the committee of Ambassadors revolved around the same parameters that had led to the failure of the facilitation process.
		Eritrea had emphasized from the outset that this was a test case for the OAU involving as it did the recognition and respect of colonial boundaries.
	www.dehai.org /conflict/oau/quesonprop.html (1050 words)

	Organization of African Unity: Making human rights a reality for Africans
		In the early years of the OAU, issues of human rights and the reference to freedom, equality, justice and dignity in the OAU Charter were considered only in the context of self-determination and in the ending of colonial rule.
		The OAU gave content to the words "freedom, equality, justice and dignity" in the OAU Charter and defined the "aspirations of the African peoples" which includes living in a society in which their human rights are respected and protected.
		The role of the OAU in refugee matters seems to be concerned mainly about humanitarian assistance for refugees and displaced persons and considering ways in which "root causes" of refugee flows could be addressed not only to avert people becoming refugees but also to ensure that refugees can return to their country of origin.
	www.amnestyusa.org /refugee/document.do?id=BE49396316D3A81E8025690000692EB8 (12637 words)

	Organization of African Unity (OAU) / African Union (AU)
		The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, on signature of the OAU Charter by representatives of 32 governments.
		An Extraordinary Summit of the OAU held in Sirte, Libya on 9 September 1999 called for the establishment of an African Union in conformity with the ultimate objectives of the OAU Charter and the provisions of the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community.
		However, the Charter shall remain operative for a transitional period of one year or such further period as may be determined by the Assembly, for the purpose of enabling the OAU/AEC to undertake the necessary measures regarding the devolution of its assets and liabilities to the African Union and all matters relating thereto.
	www.dfa.gov.za /foreign/Multilateral/africa/oau.htm (1799 words)

	Working toward a United States of Africa
		Mandate OAU Chairman and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and South African President Thabo Mbeki to engage African creditors with the goal of securing the total cancellation of Africa’s debt.
		Salim said the OAU would establish the Pan-African Parliament by the year 2000 in order to provide a common platform for African peoples and grass roots organizations to be more involved in discussions and decision making on problems and challenges facing Africa.
		The Council of Ministers should submit its report on implementation at the next meeting of the OAU scheduled for Lome, Togo, next year, he said, adding that December 2000 is the target date for ratification of the agreements.
	www.finalcall.com /international/1999/oau9-21-99.htm (1219 words)

	Pan-Africanism on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In 1963 the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded to promote unity and cooperation among all African states and to bring an end to colonialism; it had 53 members by 1995.
		The OAU struggled with border disputes, aggression or subversion against one member by another, separatist movements, and the collapse of order in member states.
		One of its longest commitments and greatest victories was the end of apartheid and the establishment of majority rule in South Africa.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/P/PanA1fric.asp (663 words)

	An African perspective on humanitarian affairs. The OAU: ten years of cooperation with the ICRC
		Increasingly, the OAU is joining the international and African communities in calling on warring parties to observe humanitarian law.
		At the time, there was considerable discussion as to whether the OAU should become involved in peace-keeping operations and the conclusion was that the OAU should deploy peace-keeping missions of limited scope and duration – observation missions.
		The OAU brokered the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea; the initial idea had been to send in OAU observers, but when the scale of the deployment needed became clear, it was decided this should be done by the UN under the auspices of the OAU, as we lacked the resources to do it ourselves.
	www.icrc.org /Web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList75/F87DA1E01FA2677AC1256B66006010E1 (3199 words)

	allAfrica.com: PanAfrica [analysis]: From OAU to AU - Whither Africa?
		Annan's address was delivered at the 37th OAU summit, which ended in Lusaka, Zambia this week, and has prepared the ground for the transition period into the African Union.
		The OAU, created in 1963, dedicated most of its resources and energy to the fight against colonialism in Africa and backed the Frontline states and the continent in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
		In his opening remarks, the outgoing OAU secretary-general, Salim Ahmed Salim of Tanzania, said: "This summit must provide answers to the questions that occupy the minds of our people, including the form and nature of the AU that we are establishing.
	allafrica.com /stories/200107130178.html (1464 words)

	Background Paper on African Union (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The AU will replace the OAU, which was established in 1963 to promote unity, solidarity and international cooperation among the newly independent African states.
		Because of the OAU’s tradition of non-interference in the internal affairs of its member states, it has proved of limited use across a continent of constant conflict and widespread government corruption.
		Supporters of the AU believe it will have a stronger charter than the OAU, will be better funded, and will have the "teeth" that that the OAU lacked, including the power to create a common African Parliament, a Central Bank, a common African currency and an international Court of Justice.
	www.wfm.org /ACTION/africanunion1001.html (2473 words)

	36th OAU Summit
		Briefing the Council of Ministers meeting in the Togolese capital, Salim said humanitarian agencies were being prevented by the security situation from providing the necessary food aid to people living up-country due to the rebels' activities.
		"It was within this context that I recently presented, on behalf of the OAU, a cheque of 150,000 US dollars to Sierra Leone as a contribution in support of efforts to alleviate the plight of refugees and displaced persons in that country," Salim said.
		He added that he was convinced of the need for concerted action by the whole of the international community, including the OAU, acting in its capacity as "a moral guarantor" of the Lome peace agreement to support the efforts of ECOWAS to create the appropriate atmosphere conducive to the achievement of this objective.
	62.210.150.98 /Portal/oau-oua/eng_l_misc12.htm (349 words)

	OAU Communique of 21 June 2002
		The Central Organ considered that the elections held in Madagascar on 16 December 2001 did not result in a constitutional and legally constituted Government. It, therefore, recommended to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, that in the meantime neither Mr.
		Ravalomanana governments should be allowed to represent the Republic of Madagascar at the OAU. Consequently, the seat of the Republic of Madagascar should remain vacant until such a time that a Government was established according to the provisions of this communiqué;
		Appealed to the International Community to continue to support the efforts of the OAU and the process of national reconciliation as would be agreed upon by the two parties. The Central Organ further appealed to the International community to continue to provide the much need humanitarian assistance to the people of Madagascar.
	www.law.wits.ac.za /humanrts/africa/comm6-2002.html (424 words)

	Early Warning and Conflict in Africa - Occasional Paper No 35 - October 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Within the context of the Mechanism, the OAU is mandated to co-ordinate its activities closely with African regional and sub-regional organisations, such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and co-operate, where appropriate, with neighbouring countries with regard to conflict arising in the different sub-regions of the continent.
		In this context, the OAU is convinced of the importance of establishing a co-ordinating Mechanism to enhance co-operation between the two organisations and in pursuance of the common goals.
		In terms of enhancing the decision-making process of the OAU, the point was made that in the light of the new and complex nature of intra-state conflicts, a learning period was necessary for the decision-making organs of the OAU Mechanism.
	www.iss.co.za /Pubs/PAPERS/1/Paper1.html (6439 words)

	Xinhua News Agency : OAU to Send Mission to Comoros. @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		An Organization of African Unity (OAU) ministerial meeting decided in Pretoria on Saturday to send a mission to the Comoros in early January to help resolve a constitutional crisis in the country.
		The mission, to be led by a special envoy of OAU secretary general Salim Ahmed Salim, would engage all the Comorian parties, including the government, the opposition and the Anjouanese and Mohelian sides.
		They said in a communique that the crisis in the Comoros was an African issue and should be resolved by the African people with the help of the international community.
	static.highbeam.com /x/xinhuanewsagency/december302000/oautosendmissiontocomoros/index.html (213 words)

	SABCnews.com - world/other (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) is owed $46 million in outstanding arrears in annual contributions by member countries, it was stated today.
		In the OAU's financial report, Salim Ahmed Salim, the Secretary General, predicted a gloomy financial outlook for the Pan-African organisation, adding that unless a critical financial redress to the OAU is salvaged, the budgetary forecast for the proposed African Union looked very bleak.
		According to the report, the financial situation of the OAU in accumulated arrears constituted a serious impediment to the smooth functioning of the organisation.
	www.sabcnews.com /world/other/0,2172,17303,00.html (312 words)

	Probass Networks: Rick Nolan
		OAU members were the first to step forward and volunteer to assist biologist in the study.
		October, OAU representatives were present to participate in discussions regarding this eastern Oklahoma reservoir.
		The OAU was contacted and the issue was assigned to OAU Vice-Chairman Dave Roush to investigate.
	www.probass.com /protips/RickNolan.php (1259 words)

	The OAU's Hypocritical Reparations
		Hopes that the OAU would serve as a rallying entity for rescuing the world's poorest and chaotic continent from the clutches of endemic horrors have long faded.
		If anything, the OAU has become the direct opposite of what its Founding Fathers wanted it to be.
		The truth is that this country, a founding member of the OAU, has become problem with devastating consequences for the region and Africa as a whole.
	www.theperspective.org /oau.html (1477 words)

	The bloody war in East Africa, brought to you by "Fiameta Ethiopia" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		2 Feb OAU spokesman Ibrahim Dagash says that his organisation is awaiting a reply from Eritrea to the OAU response to a series of clarifying questions asked by Eritrea about the Framework Agreement, and adds that “the matter is very urgent”.
		25 Mar The OAU is forced to postpone proxy talks that were scheduled to take place today in Algiers when the Eritrean side balked at the prospect of having meaningful talks on the technical arrangements.
		When the latter arrive they will be deployed on Eritrean territory, given that the OAU agreement requires the Eritrean troops to be at least 25 kilometres from the positions to which the Ethiopian defence forces will re-deploy.
	www.fiameta.net /bloody/war.htm (10112 words)

	The OAU draft law and convention: A model for protecting community rights and access
		A draft model law and convention to regulate access to biological and community knowledge were approved by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) during its Summit of Heads of State and Government in May-June 1998.
		The Ministerial Council of the OAU recommended that the draft law and convention be used as the basis for national legislation in the African states as well as the basis for the negotiation for a Convention in order to create a regional instrument.
		Subsequently, the Institute for Sustainable Development and the Environmental Protection Authority, together with the OAU, invited scientists and lawyers from the African countries and other experts to Addis Ababa for a workshop in March 1998 to review and improve the drafts.
	www.twnside.org.sg /title/co1-cn.htm (1058 words)

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