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Concluded: 11 July 2000
In force: 26 May 2001
Article 1 Definitions 331
Article 2 Establishment 331
Article 3 Objectives 331
Article 4 Principles 332
Article 5 Organs of the Union 332
Article 6 The Assembly 333
Article 7 Decisions of the Assembly 333
Article 8 Rules of Procedure of the Assembly 333
Article 9 Powers and Functions of the Assembly 333
Article 10 The Executive Council 334
Article 11 Decisions of the Executive Council 334
Article 12 Rules of Procedure of the Executive Council 334
Article 13 Functions of the Executive Council 334
Article 14 The Specialized Technical Committees Establishment and Composition 334
Article 15 Functions of the Specialized Technical Committees 335
Article 16 Meetings 335
Article 17 The Pan-African Parliament 335
Article 18 The Court of Justice 335
Article 19 The Financial Institutions 335
Article 20 The Commission 336
Article 21 The Permanent Representatives Committee 336
Article 22 The Economic, Social and Cultural Council 336
Article 23 Imposition of Sanctions 336
Article 24 The Headquarters of the Union 336
Article 25 Working Languages 336
Article 26 Interpretation 337
Article 27 Signature, Ratification and Accession 337
Article 28 Entry into Force 337
Article 29 Admission to Membership 337
Article 30 Suspension 337
Article 31 Cessation of Membership 337
Article 32 Amendment and Revision 337
Article 33 Transitional Arrangements and Final Provisions 338
Inspired by the noble ideals which guided the founding fathers of our Continental Organization and generations of Pan-Africanists in their determination to promote unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States;
Considering the principles and objectives stated in the Charter of the Organization of African Unity and the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community;
Recalling the heroic struggles waged by our peoples and our countries for political independence, human dignity and economic emancipation;
Considering that since its inception, the Organization of African Unity has played a determining and invaluable role in the liberation of the continent, the affirmation of a common identity and the process of attainment of the unity of our continent and has provided a unique framework for our collective action in Africa and in our relations with the rest of the world.
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