15 turning points in Africa’s history – How Africa changed! (+Pictures)

14. Africa Must Unite

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established on May 25th 1963. The organization assembled 37 African Nations to promote “unity and development; defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of members; eradicate all forms of colonialism; promote international cooperation; and coordinate members’ economic, diplomatic, educational, health, welfare, scientific, and defense policies.”
The OAU was disbanded on July 9, 2002 by its last chairperson, South African President Thabo Mbeki, and replaced by the African Union.