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OAU founding 1963

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On 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, African leaders unanimously agreed to create the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Stored date 1963-05-25, venue Addis Ababa, and note 'Organization of African Unity; Africa Day May 25' are confirmed (25 May is commemorated as Africa Day).

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On 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, African leaders unanimously agreed to create the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Stored date 1963-05-25, venue Addis Ababa, and note 'Organization of African Unity; Africa Day May 25' are confirmed (25 May is commemorated as Africa Day).

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On 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, African leaders unanimously agreed to create the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Stored date 1963-05-25, venue Addis Ababa, and note 'Organization of African Unity; Africa Day May 25' are confirmed (25 May is commemorated as Africa Day).

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