Resolution on the Playing of the OAU Anthem

CM/Res.1103 (XLVI)

RESOLUTION ON THE PLAYING OF THE OAU ANTHEM

The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Forty-sixth Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 20 to 25 July 1987,

Recalling resolution CM/Res.1054 (XLIV) in which its Forty-fourth Ordinary Session, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in July 1986, relating to the adoption of the OAU Anthem,

Considering that the Anthem is a symbol of the heroic struggle leading to the total liberation of the African peoples, as well as a rallying call for the mobilization of these peoples, particularly African youths, around the ideals of Unity, Solidarity and Justice:

1. RECOMMENDS that OAU Anthem be played officially at:

1. Welcoming ceremonies for Heads of State and Government or their representatives participating in a Summit meeting of the Organization;

2. The official opening and closing ceremonies of each Session of the Council of Ministers as well as at the Assembly of Heads of State and Government;

3. Celebrations organized at the OAU Headquarters or in Member States to mark Africa Day on 25 May.

2. RECOMMENDS FURTHER that the Anthem be played:

1. at important sports meets in Africa;

2. on any other occasion considered appropriate by the Secretary - General or the officials of each Member State.

3. URGES each Member State and REQUESTS the OAU Secretary-General as well as the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sports in