60 Years
OAU-AU
1963-2023
The year 2023 marks 60 years since the Organization of the African Unity (OAU) was formed on 25 May 1963. The OAU later relaunched into the African Union (AU) in 2002. In celebrating 60 years of the continental organization, AU invites all African citizenry on the continent & in the diaspora to join in commemorative activities that reflect on the spirit of pan-Africanism that determined the actions of our forebearers & connects the past to the present #OurAfricaOurFuture.
...The movement for cultural consciousness & identity hinged on African unity are traceable in the ideas of Pan-Africanism which was seen as the necessary philosophy around which all people of African descent should unite to develop strategies against racial injustice, inequality & ending colonialism in Africa. The movement gained wider public recognition through the defining session of the Fifth Pan-African Congress held in October 1945 in Manchester, UK.
...African leaders, through the Sirte Declaration in 1999, established the AU in 2002, shifting focus towards cooperation for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa. The AU strives to unite nations, foster economic growth, and social development, working towards a shared vision of a thriving continent.
...The OAU provided crucial support to liberation movements and successfully resolved boundary conflicts. It laid the foundation for economic prosperity by signing the Treaty for the African Economic Community, promoting cooperation among African states.
...Agenda 2063 aims to achieve seven Development Aspirations, driving Africa toward "The Africa We Want." It delivers transformative outcomes over 50 years, promoting continental synergy. The African Union has made progress in implementing Agenda 2063, ensuring both quantitative and qualitative advancements for Africa's people.
...The OAU's 60th commemoration provides a chance to honor the founders and all Africans who contributed to political liberation and socio-economic emancipation. It celebrates achievements and embraces the vision of realizing "The Africa We Want."
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