The Organization of African Unity and mutual preservation

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established in Addis

Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 25, 1963 by the political leaders of 31 African

countries. Identity issues and interests, namely liberation and integra-

tion, drove the organization’s primary goals. Its main interest was the

liberation of white-ruled Africa, especially southern Africa. The crea-

tion of the organization was a major achievement in terms of identity.