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  African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Rules of Procedure
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereinafter referred to as "the Commission" shall hold the sessions which may be necessary to enable it to carry out satisfactorily its functions in conformity with the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereinafter referred to as "The Charter").
The ordinary sessions of the Commission shall be convened on a date fixed by the Commission on the proposal of its Chairman and in consultation with the Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (hereinafter referred to as "The Secretary General").
The draft agenda shall also be sent to the specialised agencies, to non governmental organisations and to the national liberation movements concerned with the agenda.
www.hrcr.org /docs/African_Commission/afrcommrules2.html   (928 words)

  
 Organisation of African Unity Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ CompleteIdiots.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It was disbanded July 9, 2002 by its last chairman, South African Thabo Mbeki and replaced by the African Union.
The Charter of the Organisation was signed by 32 independent African states.
Nevertheless, in its 39 years of existence critics argue that the OAU did little to protect the rights and liberties of African citizens from their own political leaders, often dubbing it "The Dictators Club".
completeidiots.com /encyclopedia/Organisation_of_African_Unity   (578 words)

  
 Organisation of African Unity Information
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) or Organisation de l'Unité Africaine (OUA) was established on May 25, 1963.
Its intended purpose was to promote the unity and solidarity of the African States and act as a collective voice for the continent.
The Charter of the Organisation was signed by 32 independent African states, among them members of the Casablanca Group, founded in 1961 and composed of "progressive states".
www.bookrags.com /Organisation_of_African_Unity   (483 words)

  
 African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights | African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
An African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, hereinafter called “the Commission”, shall be established within the Organisation of African Unity to promote human and peoples’ rights and ensure their protection in Africa.
The instruments of ratification or adherence to the present Charter shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity.
The Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity shall convene the first meeting of the Commission at the Headquarters of the Organisation within three months of the constitution of the Commission.
www.achpr.org /english/_info/charter_en.html   (4054 words)

  
 Untitled Document
I congratulate the Organisation of African Unity on its 40th Anniversary and extend a warm welcome to all our distinguished guests who have come to South Africa to celebrate Africa Day and to rejoice in the birth of the African Union.
On 25 May 1963, the founders of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) gathered together in Addis Abba, Ethiopia to establish an Inter-African organisation in the spirit of unity and solidarity.
As we celebrate the founding of the OAU and the time that has gone by, we re-dedicate ourselves to the vision of the founders for unity and the emancipation of this Continent from disease, poverty and economic powerlessness.
www.africa-union.org /official_documents/speeches_&_statements/HE_Thabo_Mbiki/%2025%20May%202003.htm   (979 words)

  
 BRIEFING TO ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN UNITY Kampala, September 8, 1990
Mandela dealt with the wave of violence in South Africa, and said that certain elements in South Africa were behind the rise of a movement similar to that of Renamo which had caused enormous death and destruction in Mozambique.
Those that remained inside the country were banned so that the organisations themselves could not take part in those elections, and we say that if we are now going to entrust certain individuals with the task of drawing up a new non-racial constitution, these leaders must be identified through a democratic and non-racial elections...
We feel it is only fair to recognise their contributions and seek unity with them...I, as an individual, have made several efforts to see the leaders of these organisations.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/speeches/1990/sp900908.html   (968 words)

  
 Pambazuka News : African Union Monitor
Pambazuka News is produced by Fahamu, an organisation that uses information and communication technologies to serve the needs of organisations and social movements that aspire to progressive social change.
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union, at its 82nd meeting held on 23 July 2007, was briefed by the Commission, supplemented by the representative of South Africa, the country coordinating the regional efforts on the Comoros, on the out...
The Credentials Committee of the Interim Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) of the African Union met in Accra, Ghana, from 17-20 June 2007, to shortlist eligible candidates for the forthcoming elections to the post-interim ECOSOCC Assembl...
www.pambazuka.org /en/category/aumonitor   (1433 words)

  
 BRIEFING TO ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN UNITY
(In a speech to the fifth session of the OAU Ad Hoc Committee on Southern Africa,Nelson Mandela dealt with the wave of violence in South Africa, and said that certain elements in South Africa were behind the rise of a movement similar to that of Renamo which had caused enormous death and destruction in Mozambique.
They must sit around the negotiating table, and the position therefore is that the ANC and other sections of the liberation movement that might be involved in the discussions will, right from the beginning, be in the minority....
A matter which has been raised by the two previous speakers here is one of the unity of the fls, the unity of the liberation movement.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/mandela/1990/sp900908.html   (1008 words)

  
 The African Union (AU) - Formerly: The Organization of African Unity (OAU)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The African Union (AU), was founded in July 2002, and is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
As with its predecessor, the OAU, the African Union is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Other than that, the OAU failed to address the most pertinent cause of Africa's under achievement: wanton corruption, nepotism, theft and mismanagement of fiscal resources leading to bloody ethnic and regional conflicts.
www.clubafrika.com /au   (378 words)

  
 UNHCR - Eritrea/Ethiopia: Whether Ethiopians of mixed or Eritrean origin can return to Ethiopia or Eritrea since the ...
On 18 June 2000, the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia signed an Organisation of African Unity (OAU)-brokered peace agreement in Algiers, Algeria, designed to end the two-year border war between their countries (AI 7 July 2000; AFP 19 June 2000; The Independent 19 June 2000; Norwegian Refugee Council n.d.).
The parties have also reaffirmed their acceptance of the OAU Framework Agreement and the modalities for its implementation (ibid.).
Nonetheless, according to Amnesty International at least 7,500 Ethiopian nationals resident in Eritrea remained in "internment camps" and were restricted and prevented from leaving (7 July 2000).
www.unhcr.org /home/RSDCOI/3df4be2f8.html   (606 words)

  
 South African history and heritage - South African Tourism
In an act of unity the African National Congress [ANC] was founded in Bloemfontein in 1912 and protests against these laws ensued.
In the 1930's fl Cape voters were removed from the common voters' roll, laws were passed to stem fl urbanization and force municipalities to segregate fl Africans and white residents.
The result was an increase of unity amongst resistance groups which included fl, coloured, Indian and white organisations.
www.exploresouthafrica.net /history   (1047 words)

  
 An MBendi Profile - Organisation: African Union
The African Union was officially launched in Durban, South Africa, on 9 July 2002 to replace the Organisation of African Unity.
The African Union upholds the sovereign equality and independence of its 53 member states and aims to promote peace, security and solidarity on the African continent.
The Assembly The Assembly is made up of the heads of state of all member states and is the most important decision-making body of the union.
www.mbendi.co.za /oroau.htm   (556 words)

  
 SPEECH AT THE TWENTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN ...
We are happy to be in Addis Ababa once again, attending this premier event in the African political calendar, the OAU Summit Meeting of Heads of State and Government.
Coming from southern Africa, we cannot but recall that this is the first Summit of the OAU held since the untimely and lamentable death of that outstanding African revolutionary, patriot and statesman, Samora Moises Machel.
As this organisation has said before, it is clear that there can be no peace in southern Africa until the apartheid system is destroyed and uprooted in its entirety.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/or/or87-17.html   (951 words)

  
 Miscellanous African maps - JFM 2002
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was created in May 1963, taking over where the Casablanca Group and Monrovia Group had failed.
The map shows when various African states became OAU members.
In July 2002, the OAU was replaced by the African Union.
www.african.gu.se /maho/miscmaps/oau.html   (43 words)

  
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We cannot over-emphasise the strategic importance of ensuring the unity of the ANC, the broad democratic movement and the masses of our struggling people on the basis of our programme, strategy and tactics.
The African National Congress or any affiliated person, organisation or other related entity accepts no responsibility for any application, use or interpretation of the information contained on this server and disclaims all liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or loss resulting from the use of this service.
The ANC makes every effort to ensure that the information it makes available is accurate but it cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information, nor can it guarantee that such information is always up to date.
www.anc.org.za   (383 words)

  
 Modern History Sourcebook: Charter of the Organisation of African Unity, May 25 1963
Charter of the Organisation of African Unity, May 25 1963
Article IV Each independent sovereign African State shall be entitled to become a Member of the Organization.
At the end of one Year from the date of such notification, if not withdrawn, the Charter shall cease to apply with respect to the renouncing State, which shall thereby cease to belong to the Organization.
www.fordham.edu /halsall/mod/1963OAU-charter.html   (686 words)

  
 African Crafts - Enchanted Learning Software
Africa Day celebrates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now called the African Union or AU) on May 25, 1963.
The pages are: decorate the Unity Cup, do the fruit maze, color the candles by number, connect the dots to find Africa, match the place mats, and unscramble the words.
The pages are: I see candles, a unity cup, a place mat, corn, fruit, gifts, and Africa.
www.enchantedlearning.com /crafts/africa   (456 words)

  
 Organization of African Unity Homepage
Resolution of the Sixty-first Session of the OAU Council of Ministers on Implementing the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)
Resolutions of the OAU Council of Ministers on the Activities of the OAU General Secretariat in the Field of Population and Development Policy in Africa
Rules of Procedure of the African Population Commission
www.un.org /popin/oau/oauhome.htm   (67 words)

  
 Miscellanous African maps - JFM 2002
Central African Federation = Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP Group)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
www.african.gu.se /maho/miscmaps   (137 words)

  
 NCB - Home Page
A high-level delegation, HCL Technologies Limited - BPO Services from India, was in Mauritius on a fact-finding mission from 23 to 25 May 2007 to explore investment opportunities in the BPO sector.
The prospecting visit was organised by the National Computer Board (NCB)...
In line with its objectives to e-power businesses and promote the Mauritian ICT industry abroad, the NCB has organised the participation of Mauritius in the 11th edition of SECA this year
www.gov.mu /portal/sites/ncbnew/main.jsp   (582 words)

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