THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS: As the second vital organ of the OAU, the council of ministers is made up of all the foreign Affairs ministers of member states. FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL OF MINISTERS Prepares agenda for the conferences of the Assembly of Heads of States and Government. Helps to enhance co-operation efforts of member states …

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THE ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT

THE ASSEMBLY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT: This is the highest organ of the OAU and it comprises of all the heads of states and government of all member states or their accredited representatives. FUNCTIONS Discusses matters confronting African continent. Formulates the general policies of the OAU. Appoints Secretary-General of the organization. Admits new …

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ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN UNITY (OAU)

ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN UNITY (OAU): The organization was established on the 25th of May, 1963 when the heads of 32 independent African states signed the charter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.   AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE OAU To promote co-operation & unity among Africans. To improve the living standard of Africans. To defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity …

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PROBLEMS/WEAKNESSES OF THE UNO

Lack of sufficient funds to carry out its plans. The abuse of veto power by permanent members. Inability of UNO to implement many of its resolutions. The UNO failure to harmonize the ideological differences between the Eastern and Western bloc. Jack of military support by member states in enforcing some of its resolutions. Lack of …

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UNO

The UNO has succeeded in promoting international peace and security. The UNO has helped immensely in financing development projects in developing countries. The UNO has also succeeded in settling international disputes through peaceful means. The UNO has helped in alleviating diseases in most of the epidemic areas of the worlds The UNO has also helped …

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