Malkyer
14-08-2006, 05:45
Throughout 1970, the Republics of Congo-Kinshasha and South Africa push for the formation of a multinational organization to protect and preserve the rights of Africans and the security of the African continent. With its charter ratified and signed in late December, the Organization of African States becomes the newest international body in the world. Hopes are high, and the future of Africa looks bright as the continent moves beyond its past of strife and colonial domination, and toward a future of economic prosperity, political freedom, and civil liberty. The OAS presently has 20 member states.
Charter of the OAS:
We, the Heads of African States and Governments assembled in the City of Kinshasha, Congo,
Convinced that it is the inalienable right of all people to control their own destiny,
Conscious of the fact that freedom, equality, justice and dignity are essential objectives for the achievement of the legitimate aspirations of the African peoples,
Conscious of our responsibility to harness the natural and human resources of our continent for the total advancement of our peoples in all spheres of human endeavor,
Inspired by a common determination to promote understanding among our peoples and cooperation among our states in response to the aspirations of our peoples for brother-hood and solidarity, in a larger unity transcending ethnic and national differences,
Convinced that, in order to translate this determination into a dynamic force in the cause of human progress, conditions for peace and security must be established and maintained,
Determined to safeguard and consolidate the hard-won independence as well as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our states, and to fight against neo-colonialism in all its forms,
Dedicated to the general progress of Africa,
Persuaded that the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, to the Principles of which we reaffirm our adherence, provide a solid foundation for peaceful and positive cooperation among States,
Desirous that all African States should henceforth unite so that the welfare and well-being of their peoples can be assured,
Resolved to reinforce the links between our states by establishing and strengthening common institutions,
Have agreed to the present Charter (http://www.oau-creation.com/OAU%20Charter.htm).
Members of the OAS:
The Republic of South Africa
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Republic of Congo-Kinshasha (OAS Headquarters are in Kinshasha)
The Republic of Congo-Brazzavile
The Republic of Mozambique
The Federated States of East Africa
The Free Republic of Liberia
The Togolese Republic
The Republic of Chad
The Central African Republic
The Republic of Gabon
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of the Gambia
The Republic of Ghana
The Republic of Sierra Leone
The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
The Republic of Senegal
The Islamic Republic of Algeria
The Kingdom of Morocco
Current President:
Congo-Kinshasha
African Defense Force:
Red indicates incomplete, Blue indicates active unit
1 HQ Unit
4 Parachute Brigades
1 Infantry Division
1 Mechanized Brigade
1 Attack Helicopter squadron
1 Transport Helicopter squadron
2 Pilots
The ADF is intended to provide a unified force for OAS peace-keeping missions and military actions within the African continent. At present, Nigeria and South Africa are in the processing of training units for the ADF, and upon completion of training the OAS will handle the maintenance and command of the ADF.
Current OAS Missions and Resolutions:
N/A
Current OAS Funds:
Each member state shall donate funds each year for use by the OAS (in order to pay for ADF equipment upkeep, etc).
OOC: Since all but two members are NPCs at the moment, this thread is essentially a reference thread where we can keep track of stuff. Anything concerning the OAS as a whole should be posted here, while anything pertaining to an individual country should be addressed in the appropriate thread.
Charter of the OAS:
We, the Heads of African States and Governments assembled in the City of Kinshasha, Congo,
Convinced that it is the inalienable right of all people to control their own destiny,
Conscious of the fact that freedom, equality, justice and dignity are essential objectives for the achievement of the legitimate aspirations of the African peoples,
Conscious of our responsibility to harness the natural and human resources of our continent for the total advancement of our peoples in all spheres of human endeavor,
Inspired by a common determination to promote understanding among our peoples and cooperation among our states in response to the aspirations of our peoples for brother-hood and solidarity, in a larger unity transcending ethnic and national differences,
Convinced that, in order to translate this determination into a dynamic force in the cause of human progress, conditions for peace and security must be established and maintained,
Determined to safeguard and consolidate the hard-won independence as well as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our states, and to fight against neo-colonialism in all its forms,
Dedicated to the general progress of Africa,
Persuaded that the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, to the Principles of which we reaffirm our adherence, provide a solid foundation for peaceful and positive cooperation among States,
Desirous that all African States should henceforth unite so that the welfare and well-being of their peoples can be assured,
Resolved to reinforce the links between our states by establishing and strengthening common institutions,
Have agreed to the present Charter (http://www.oau-creation.com/OAU%20Charter.htm).
Members of the OAS:
The Republic of South Africa
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Republic of Congo-Kinshasha (OAS Headquarters are in Kinshasha)
The Republic of Congo-Brazzavile
The Republic of Mozambique
The Federated States of East Africa
The Free Republic of Liberia
The Togolese Republic
The Republic of Chad
The Central African Republic
The Republic of Gabon
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of the Gambia
The Republic of Ghana
The Republic of Sierra Leone
The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
The Republic of Senegal
The Islamic Republic of Algeria
The Kingdom of Morocco
Current President:
Congo-Kinshasha
African Defense Force:
Red indicates incomplete, Blue indicates active unit
1 HQ Unit
4 Parachute Brigades
1 Infantry Division
1 Mechanized Brigade
1 Attack Helicopter squadron
1 Transport Helicopter squadron
2 Pilots
The ADF is intended to provide a unified force for OAS peace-keeping missions and military actions within the African continent. At present, Nigeria and South Africa are in the processing of training units for the ADF, and upon completion of training the OAS will handle the maintenance and command of the ADF.
Current OAS Missions and Resolutions:
N/A
Current OAS Funds:
Each member state shall donate funds each year for use by the OAS (in order to pay for ADF equipment upkeep, etc).
OOC: Since all but two members are NPCs at the moment, this thread is essentially a reference thread where we can keep track of stuff. Anything concerning the OAS as a whole should be posted here, while anything pertaining to an individual country should be addressed in the appropriate thread.