The African Union is the heir to theOrganization of African Unity (OAU)created in 1963 in Addis Ababa.
From the OAU to the AU
| Date | Key event |
|---|---|
| 1963 | OAU Foundation |
| 1999 | Declaration of Syrte (Libya) |
| 2002 | Official creation of the African Union |
The idea was to modernizing the OAU to meet the challenges of the 21st century: globalization, internal conflicts, sustainable development, etc.
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