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The African Union (AU) Archives is responsible for acquiring, processing and preserving archival materials of enduring value related to the African Union and its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The Archives` primary purpose is to preserve the documentary heritage of the African Union, ensuring that all the vital records are collected, preserved, organized and made accessible to a wide range of clients, including researchers, member states, users and collaborating partners. The African Union Archives is located at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia within the African Union Commission (AUC). The AU Archives operates in accordance with the African Union Administrative Policy on Archives and Records Management, which was approved in 2018 and provides a framework for the management of both physical, audio-visuals and electronic records. The AU Archives serves as a central repository of historical knowledge and a research reference centre for records relating to the African Union and the Organization of African Unity. |
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Financial Report for the 1990/1991 Financial Year
(Organization of African Unity, 1992-02-24)This report was prepared in accordance with Article 70 of the OAU Financial Rules and Regulations, detailing the financial activities of the Organization of African Unity for the 1990/91 Financial Year. It encompasses the ... -
Annotated Agenda
(Organization of African Unity, 1992-02-24)Draft agenda for the fifty fifth ordinary session of the OAU Council of Ministers from 24-28 February 1992, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The agenda covered a wide range of organizational matters, including the adoption of ... -
The Situation in Somalia (Item Proposed by Egypt)
(Organization of African Unity, 1992-02-24)This explanatory memorandum (CM/1680 (L") Add.3), proposed by Egypt during 55th OAU Council of Ministers in Addis Ababa, highlights the severe and unprecedented deterioration of the political and security situation in ... -
Budget Control Report on the OAU Permanent Mission in Brussels for Twelve Months' Period Ended 31st May,1991
(Organization of African Unity, 1992-02-24)This budget control report provides an evaluation of the financial management and expenditure of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Permanent Mission in Brussels for the twelve-month period ending 31st May 1991. -
Consideration the Report of Board of External Auditors on the Accounts of the OAU General Secretariat and the Regional and Sub-Regional. Offices for the 1990-1991 Financial Year and the Comments of the General Secretariat & the Regional Offices
(Organization of African Unity, 1992-02-24)This report examines the considerations of the Board of External Auditors regarding the accounts of the OAU General Secretariat, as well as the Regional and Sub-Regional Offices, for the 1990-1991 financial year. It includes ...