On May 7, 1963, African leaders were deep in negotiations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to form the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The OAU, officially established later that month, aimed to promote solidarity among African states, coordinate anti-colonial struggles, and safeguard sovereignty. May 7 discussions centered on balancing the visions of unity proposed by leaders like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana) and more cautious approaches from others. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in Black international diplomacy, laying foundations for what is today the African Union (AU).
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