Sub-topic 2.3: The role of the African Union in international relations

LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner should be able to:

1. understand how the African Union (AU) is fulfilling the aims of Pan Africanism in Africa.
2. know the origins, composition and aims of the Organisation of the African Unity (OAU)/AU. (k)
3. suggest solutions to the challenges facing the AU. (s, u)
4. evaluate the impact of the AU in postindependence Africa. (v

Introduction

Activity 2.3: The Role Of Organization of African Unity (OAU)

In groups, pairs or individually, watch video clip 2.3 below and use other research materials  and respond to the following Tasks.

1. Can you summarize the main goals of the Organization of African Unity?
2. Can you explain why African countries decided to create the Organization of African Unity?
3. How did the OAU work to resolve conflicts among African nations?
4. What were some of the challenges that African nations faced, and how did the OAU try to address them?
5. Do you think the Organization of African Unity was successful in achieving its goals? Why or why not?
6. If you could suggest a new organization for African countries today, what would its main goals be, and how might it operate?

Share Your Findings With The Rest.

Video 2.3.1: The Role Of Organization of African Unity (OAU)

Video 2.3.2: The Role Of Organization of African Unity (OAU)

Activity 2.3.2: The Role Of African Union

In groups, pairs or individually, watch video clip 2.3 below and use other research materials  and respond to the following Tasks.

1. Can you explain, in simple terms, what the African Union does?
2. How does the African Union help African countries work together?
3. Why do you think African countries decided to form the African Union?
4. Can you illustrate how the African Union promotes peace among African nations?
5. What are some challenges that the African Union might face in keeping peace in Africa?
6. Do you think the African Union is doing a good job? Why or why not?
7. If you were a leader, what advice would you give to make the African Union better?

Share Your Findings With The Rest.

Video 2.3.3: The Role Of African Union

Video 2.3.4: The Role Of African Union