Resolutions on the Admission of New States

Jurisdiction
African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Citation
CM/Res.419 (XXV)
Regional Body / Author
Executive Council of the African Union
Date
25 July 1975
Language
English
Type
Generic Document

CM/Res. 419 (XXV)


RESOLUTION ON THE ADMISSION OF NEW STATES


The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Twenty- Fifth Ordinary Session in Kampala, Uganda, from 18 to 25 July 1975,


Noting the application for OAU Membership submitted by the People’s Republic of Mozambique, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, in conformity with Article IV of the Charter paying homage to the peoples of these states for the sacrifices made for the attainment of national liberation,


Considering the pledges made by the states of People’s Republic of Mozambique, Republic of Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands and Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe to adhere to the principles enshrined in the OAU Charter and to work for the achievements of the objectives therein;


Having heard the proposals by the Heads of Delegation of Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Burundi and the Kingdom of Morocco;


  1. UNANIMOUSLY decides and by acclamation to admit as Members of the OAU, the following States:


  • The People’s Republic of Mozambique

  • The Republic of Cape Verde

  • The Republic of Comoro

  • The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe



  1. EXPRESSES warm congratulations to the new Member States on the valiant victories scored and for their accession to national independence.

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