Independent African states established the OAU in Addis Ababa. Its charter promoted solidarity, sovereignty and the eradication of colonialism in Africa. The organization created a continental framework for supporting liberation, although member governments differed over political strategy and how far unity should extend beyond cooperation among states.
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Which goal appeared in the OAUโs founding programme?
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The organization linked continental solidarity with sovereignty and liberation.
The OAU was established to preserve European colonial government in Africa.
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Its charter included the eradication of colonialism.