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African international body (1963–2002)
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU; French: Organisation de l'unité africaine, OUA) was an African intergovernmental organisation established on 25
Organisation_of_African_Unity
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up OAU in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. OAU stands for the Organization of African Unity. OAU could also refer to: Obafemi Awolowo University
OAU_(disambiguation)
1968 battle of the Biafran War
Operation OAU (2 September – 15 October 1968) was a battle between Nigerian 3 Marine Commando Division (3MCDO) and Biafran 12 Division in modern day south-eastern
Operation_OAU
of African Unity (OAU), and AU membership was open to all OAU member states. From an original membership of 36 states when the OAU was established on
Member states of the African Union
Member_states_of_the_African_Union
Public university in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly known as the University of Ife, is a federal university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was
Obafemi_Awolowo_University
Executive Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service (born 1978)
University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he graduated with a First-Class honor. Adedeji obtained a Master of Science degree in Accounting from OAU. He later
Zacch_Adedeji
Anthem of the African Union
the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), as part of a contest. That same year, the OAU honoured Tsegaye with the OAU African Unity Anthem Prize for writing
Let Us All Unite and Celebrate Together
Let_Us_All_Unite_and_Celebrate_Together
Nigerian mass murder in 1999
University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria on 10 July 1999. Five students of OAU were killed and eleven injured. The massacre was perpetrated by an organized
Obafemi Awolowo University massacre
Obafemi_Awolowo_University_massacre
joins the OAU. Djibouti becomes independent of France and joins the OAU. Zimbabwe joins the OAU. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic joins the OAU. It does
Geography of the African Union
Geography_of_the_African_Union
Continental union of African states
the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa by 32 signatory governments; the OAU was disbanded on 9 July 2002. The
African_Union
Regional legal instrument in Africa
Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, also called the OAU Refugee Convention, or the
Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa
Convention_Governing_the_Specific_Aspects_of_Refugee_Problems_in_Africa
Guinean diplomat and politician
helped found the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and was the second secretary-general of the OAU between 1964 and 1972. After serving as Minister
Diallo_Telli
Ethiopian diplomat and politician
foundational role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. Ketema was born in Gara Muleta, a mountainous region in Hararghe
Ketema_Yifru
African news agency
Nigeria; and Tripoli, Libya. OAU Charter, adopted on 23 May 1963. South Africa was admitted to the OAU on 23 May 1994 and the OAU Charter became binding on
PanaPress
AU's ceremonial head
instrument Constitutive Act of the AU (article 6) Precursor Chairperson of the OAU Formation 9 July 2002 First holder Thabo Mbeki Deputy Bureau Website au.int/en/cpau
Chairperson of the African Union
Chairperson_of_the_African_Union
Angolan self-proclaimed government-in-exile based in Léopoldville
rival liberation movement to FNLA) from its territory. However, in 1964 OAU also recognized MPLA as a legitimate liberation movement, and gradually support
Revolutionary Government of Angola in Exile
Revolutionary_Government_of_Angola_in_Exile
Cameroonian politician and diplomat (1933–2016)
Mboumoua was also Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) from 1974 to 1978. Later Eteki Mboumoua was President of the Cameroon Red
William_Eteki_Mboumoua
Quasi-judicial body
and Government of the African Union (formerly the OAU). Its first members were elected by the OAU's 23rd Assembly of Heads of State and Government in
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
African_Commission_on_Human_and_Peoples'_Rights
Commission staff, and storing AU and OAU treaties and legal instruments. The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was founded in 1963 and sought to resolve
Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Chairperson_of_the_African_Union_Commission
Continent
established on 9 July 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). In July 2004, the African Union's Pan-African Parliament (PAP) was relocated
Africa
Country in the Horn of Africa
played a leading role in the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Opinion within Ethiopia turned against Haile Selassie, owing to the worldwide
Ethiopia
Partially recognised state in North Africa
African Unity, OAU) since 1982. Morocco withdrew from the OAU in protest during 1984, and from the time of South Africa's admittance to the OAU in 1994 was
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic
2001 United Nations treaty
Organization of African Unity (OAU) intensified efforts to formulate a regional legal framework. On 3 July 1977, the OAU adopted the Convention for the
United Nations Mercenary Convention
United_Nations_Mercenary_Convention
Accession of new countries to the AU
Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was founded in 1963, as its successor. Currently, the AU has 55 member states. Growth in the OAU typically came from post-colonial
Enlargement of the African Union
Enlargement_of_the_African_Union
Building in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Secretary-General of the OAU, announced that Kinshasa had been chosen as the venue for the year's Assembly. This was achieved after thirty of the OAU member states
African_Union_City
Specialized agency of the African Union
AHG/Dec.167 (XXXVII) of the 37th Summit of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) African Heads of States and Governments which was held in Lusaka, Zambia
African_Energy_Commission
Commemoration of the founding of the African Union
Monrovia Group era, until the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. Five years later, on 25 May 1963, representatives of thirty African
Africa_Day
Political party in Namibia
and SWAPO by the Soviet Union. By 1966, the OAU had raised £20,000 in obligatory contributions from OAU member states for funding nationalist movements
SWANU
Nigerian Pastor (born 1942)
Chair in Mathematics: Pastor Adeboye gives fifty (50) Million Naira to OAU". OAU. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014. Eyobok
Enoch_Adeboye
1978–1987 series of military campaigns
the OAU requested that the GUNT open reconciliation talks with Habré, a demand that was angrily refused by Goukouni; later he was to say: The OAU has
Chadian–Libyan_War
Nigerian academic (born 1959)
emerges new Vice Chancellor of OAU". TVC News. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022. "EXCLUSIVE: Top contenders revealed as OAU appoints new VC today". Premium
Simeon_Bamire
African Unity (OAU), was subsequently established on 25 May 1963 followed by the African Economic Community in 1981. Critics argued that the OAU in particular
History_of_the_African_Union
Guerrilla group in French Somaliland
as a national liberation movement by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which participated in its financing. FLCS was able to obtain support from
Front for the Liberation of the Somali Coast
Front_for_the_Liberation_of_the_Somali_Coast
Political party in Ghana, formed in 1949
OAU was the culmination of the CPP government's initiative to establish the political machinery for the unification of Africa. The Charter of the OAU
Convention_People's_Party
First Lady of Nigeria since 2023
2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021. "Top 10 Most Influential OAU Alumni in Politics". Inside OAU Media. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2023. "Foundations
Remi_Tinubu
1963 conflict between Algeria and Morocco
gathering of the Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The meeting would be held to set up a commission to determine who was responsible
Sand_War
He served as the Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) from 1972 to 1974. Ekangaki was born in Nguti, Kumba Division. In the 1950s
Nzo_Ekangaki
Sahrawi President from 1976 to 2016
Unity (OAU) seated Western Sahara for the first time in 1982, despite Morocco's vehement objections. This led to Morocco's withdrawal from the OAU two years
Mohamed Abdelaziz (Sahrawi politician)
Mohamed_Abdelaziz_(Sahrawi_politician)
Nigerian educationist and businessman
"Adedoyin's son supervised evacuation, burial of OAU student, flees – CP". The Punch. Retrieved November 24, 2021. "OAU student: Hotel owner denied bail, granted
Rahmon_Adedoyin
Nigerian academic and VC
Vice-Chancellor Academic at Obafemi Awolowo University, the Vice-Chancellor of OAU and the Director, Institute of Ecology and Environmental studies before his
Ayobami_Salami
Africa-based international organization
(SADC) From its establishment in 1963, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) identified the need for the economic integration of the continent as a prerequisite
Regional_economic_communities
24–27 August American/South Vietnamese victory Nigerian Civil War Operation OAU 2 September—15 October Nigerian forces capture Owerri and Aba, but are unable
List_of_battles_1901–2000
Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1992
Executive Council Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister Foreign relations UN NAM OAU EEC Passport Governments Heads of state Deputy heads of state Presidency
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Socialist_Federal_Republic_of_Yugoslavia
Organization
African Unity (OAU). Its Charter places the principles of independent statehood, non-interference and national sovereignty at its heart. The OAU's pursuit of
Monrovia_Group
Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) is a constitutional body and the Supreme Audit Institution of Nigeria. It derives its mandate
Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (Nigeria)
Office_of_the_Auditor_General_for_the_Federation_(Nigeria)
Unrecognized state in Angola, 1975–1976
situation became more complex. In May 1963 the Organization of African Unity (OAU) ranked Cabinda as the 39th state still to be decolonized and Angola as the
Republic_of_Cabinda
Djiboutian politician (born 1965)
Secretaries-general of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and chairpersons of the African Union (AU) Commission OAU Wodajo (acting) Telli Ekangaki Eteki Kodjo Onu
Mahamoud_Ali_Youssouf
Looms At OAU As NURTW, Students Clash Over Fare Hike". Osun Defender. Retrieved 2025-08-12. 2. Trybe, T. O. (2023, June 2). #OAUDecides23 - 2023 OAU SU Election
Students' Union of Obafemi Awolowo University
Students'_Union_of_Obafemi_Awolowo_University
formerly the Organization of African Unity (OAU), since 1984. At the time, Morocco withdrew from the OAU in protest, until 2017, when Morocco again joined
International recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
International_recognition_of_the_Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic
Bilateral relations
is one of founding African states of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) (now the African Union) on 25 May 1963 under Emperor Haile Selassie, headquartered
African Union–Ethiopia relations
African_Union–Ethiopia_relations
neighboring states. A peacekeeping mission of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), to be drawn from troops from Republic of the Congo, Guinea, and Benin,
Transitional Government of National Unity (Chad)
Transitional_Government_of_National_Unity_(Chad)
Conflict fought for independence
of its legal status as such. Other national liberation movements in the OAU at that time included the African National Congress (ANC) and Pan Africanist
War_of_independence
International parliament
Protocol Establishing the Pan African Parliament was adopted in 2000 during the OAU Summit in Lomé, Togo. As of 2022, the PAP has representatives hailing from
Pan-African_Parliament
Country in the Horn of Africa
as a national liberation movement by the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which participated in its financing. The FLCS evolved its demands between
Djibouti
Armed conflict in the Horn of Africa
Somalia such as Hargeisa and Galkayo. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) attempted to broker several ceasefire agreements, but they repeatedly failed
1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War
1964_Ethiopian–Somali_Border_War
Leader of Libya from 1969 to 2011
Gaddafi suggested a political merger. The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) rejected this and called for a Libyan withdrawal, which came in November
Muammar_Gaddafi
Tanzania-backed attempt to overthrow Idi Amin
a telegram to OAU chairman Hassan II of Morocco protesting the Ugandan airstrikes targeting Tanzanian towns. To avoid open war, the OAU requested third-party
1972_invasion_of_Uganda
City in Osun State, Nigeria
the Opa river and reservoir, that serves as a water treatment facility for OAU college. In Ifé, the dry season is muggy and partially cloudy, and the temperature
Ifẹ
International human rights instrument
duly set up, and it produced a draft that was unanimously approved at the OAU's 18th Assembly held in June 1981, in Nairobi, Kenya. Pursuant to its Article
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
African_Charter_on_Human_and_Peoples'_Rights
Economic development program of the African Union
a summit in Sirte, Libya, March 2001, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) agreed that the MAP and OMEGA Plans should be merged. The UN Economic Commission
African Union Development Agency
African_Union_Development_Agency
Country in the Horn of Africa
year, Barre also served as chairman of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor of the African Union (AU). In July 1976, Barre's SRC disbanded
Somalia
Capital and largest city of Ethiopia
It is also the site of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which eventually became the African Union (AU). The African Union is now
Addis_Ababa
Nigerian academic and poet
Studies, and he was the Dean of the Faculty of Arts from 2015 to 2019 at OAU. Gbemisola Adeoti hails from Iseyin in Oke Ogun area of Oyo state. He had
Gbemisola_Adeoti
Ivorian diplomat and politician (1944–2025)
September 1995. Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 2001, he became Interim Chairman of the African Union Commission when
Amara_Essy
International body office (1963–2002)
of the Organisation of African Unity. "Former Secretaries General of the OAU". African Union. Archived from the original on 11 January 2017. Retrieved
Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity
Secretary_General_of_the_Organisation_of_African_Unity
Kenyan judge
a Political Analyst in Conflict Management at the African Union formerly OAU. Between 1993- 1995 She worked as a Programme Officer at the Institute for
Njoki_Susanna_Ndung'u
President of Ghana from 2001 to 2009
Nations General Assembly in New York City, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Ministerial Meetings in Addis Ababa, and the Summit Conference of the Non-Aligned
John_Kufuor
February to March in 1979, resulting in the Kano Accord being brokered by the OAU, primarily Nigeria, and France. As a result, Goukouni Oueddei was made interim
Second_Battle_of_N'Djamena
Organization, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States
Foreign_relations_of_Ghana
Capital and most populous city of DR Congo
Ngaliema also includes the African Union City, created in 1967 for the OAU summit, the Pioneers' Cemetery, remnants of colonial shipyards and port facilities
Kinshasa
Annual observance on June 16
celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the OAU Organisation of African Unity. This day honors those who participated in
International Day of the African Child
International_Day_of_the_African_Child
Government funding school in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Association (OBA) was officially transformed to the Old Azharians Union (OAU) on 14 April 2002. The history of Junior Azharians Union (JAU) can be traced
Azhar_College
Charter) was adopted by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1990 (in 2001, the OAU legally became the African Union) and was entered into force
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
African_Charter_on_the_Rights_and_Welfare_of_the_Child
1978–1979 armed conflict in East Africa
to renounce his claims to Kagera and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) failed to condemn the Ugandan invasion, the TPDF occupied the towns of Masaka
Uganda–Tanzania_War
Nigerian botanist and academic
chairman of the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria. He was an emissary at OAU-sponsored peace talks. Eni Njoku was born on 6 November 1917 in Ebem, Ohafia
Eni_Njoku
Nigerian medical scientist
She is Professor of Paediatric Dentistry at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where she has worked since 2002. Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan was born on
Morenike_Oluwatoyin_Folayan
Decision-making body within the African Union
May 1963, as part of the ratification of Organization of African Unity (OAU). Initially the Assembly consisted of 32 independent members, the heads of
Assembly_of_the_African_Union
International Organizations 201 – EU 202 – OAS 203 – SICA 204 – SCI 205 – AGC 206 – OAU 207 – Commonwealth 208 – Arab League 209 – ATO 210 – IIDC 211 – OIC 212 –
Vehicle registration plates of Switzerland
Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Switzerland
Mauritian trade union center
of Artisans' Unity (OAU) is one of two primary trade union affiliates of the NTUC. Based in the tea and sugar industries, the OAU also represents workers
National Trade Unions Confederation
National_Trade_Unions_Confederation
Keetoowah Cherokee artist, teacher and art director (1914–1996)
Franklin Gritts (Cherokee: Oau Nah Jusah, They Have Returned ; August 8, 1914–November 8, 1996) was a Keetoowah Cherokee artist, teacher and art director
Franklin_Gritts
1918–1992 country in Southeast Europe
Executive Council Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister Foreign relations UN NAM OAU EEC Passport Governments Heads of state Deputy heads of state Presidency
Yugoslavia
Defunct central prison in Ethiopia
The inner courtyard was visible from the windows of the OAU headquarters, but due to the OAU's policy of non-interventionism, the organisation never condemned
Alem_Bekagn
1986-2014 French military presence in Chad
the Chadian and Libyan governments accepted a ceasefire mediated by the OAU, which put an end to the conflict. While long negotiations between the two
Operation_Épervier
Musical artist
[email protected] (2024-12-13). "Photos: Nigerian singer Fave graduates from OAU with Law degree". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-05-30. "Fave Biography: Who
Fave_(singer)
British politician (1944–2000)
Reparations, in Abuja, Nigeria, convened by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the Nigerian government. On 10 May 1993 Grant tabled a motion in the
Bernie_Grant
1960s association of African states
African Unity (OAU) was established. All the members of both the Casablanca and Monrovia groups joined, putting their differences aside. The OAU, now the African
Casablanca_Group
Exclave and province of Angola
little success. In fact, the majority of Organization of African Unity (OAU) members, concerned that this could encourage separatism elsewhere on the
Cabinda_Province
Military head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975
discontent within the army. On 29 July 1975, while Gowon was attending an OAU summit in Kampala, a group of officers led by Colonel Joe Nanven Garba announced
Yakubu_Gowon
Organisation of African Unity between 1983 and 1985. He succeeded Edem Kodjo OAU. He was educated at the University of Nigeria, Nsuka. He built a law library
Peter_Onu
Nigerian academic (born 1957)
Onyeji was at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife. Onyeji was the first H.O.D. Clinical Pharmacy, OAU Ile-Ife, and later was HOD of Pharmaceutical
Cyprian_C._Onyeji
Period of Yugoslav history (1929–31)
Executive Council Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister Foreign relations UN NAM OAU EEC Passport Governments Heads of state Deputy heads of state Presidency
6_January_Dictatorship
teams from the previous year's Super Four – UAM Tillers, UNICAL Malabites, OAU Giants and UNILORIN Warriors) and eight runners-up proceeded to the knockout
Higher Institutions Football League
Higher_Institutions_Football_League
1975 coup in Nigeria against General Yakubu Gowon
of the coup, Gowon was attending the 12th Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Summit in Kampala, Uganda. The coup plotters appointed Brigadier Murtala
1975_Nigerian_coup_d'état
Country in East Africa
National Forces"". 360 Mozambique. 17 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026. OAU 2000, p. 14. Melvern 2004, p. 5. CJCR 2003, article 3. Gwillim Law (27 April
Rwanda
Independence of African colonies from European powers
of the OAU was an end to all forms of colonialism in Africa. This became the major objective of the organisation in its first years and soon OAU pressure
Decolonisation_of_Africa
Disputed territory between Egypt and Sudan
the United Nations Security Council, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the Arab League complaining about what it claimed was more than 39 military
Halaib_Triangle
2001 murder in Kinshasa, DR Congo
Affairs Gaëtan Kakudji appealed to the UN, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), and the international community to accelerate implementation of United
Assassination of Laurent-Désiré Kabila
Assassination_of_Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
President of Senegal from 1981 to 2000
after his presidency. He was President of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) from 1985 to 1986. Soon after his election, he made a personal plea to François
Abdou_Diouf
International law
the option to retain that restriction. The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa
Refugee_law
Gabonese diplomat and politician (born 1942)
Secretaries-general of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and chairpersons of the African Union (AU) Commission OAU Wodajo (acting) Telli Ekangaki Eteki Kodjo Onu
Jean_Ping
OAU
OAU
OAU
OAU
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Hindu
Snow, Moonlight
Boy/Male
Latin Italian
Worthy of praise; of value. Saint Anthony is the patron sain of poor people. Famous Bearer:...
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Olive Tree; Elf Warrior; Elf Army
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
English American
and Kayla. Keeper of the keys; pure.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sikh, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Lord Vishnu or Vishnu and Shiva Together
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Greek, Italian
Ever-living
Girl/Female
Biblical, Dutch, German
A Hill; Cup
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
The Trumpet Flower
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Modern, Traditional
Lord Krishna
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