Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Infobank

Closing Remarks After Signing Of O. A. U. Charter

Addis Ababa, May 25, 1963

YOUR; IMPERIAL MAJESTY, MR. CHAIRMAN, YOUR EXCELLENCIES BROTHERS AND FRIENDS,

We have come to the end of a historic and momentous Conference. The decisions we have taken here have made African Unity a reality and we can see clearly a Union Government of Africa in the horizon.

This is the goal which we set ourselves when we struggled in our separate States for Independence. It is also the compelling force which brought us together in Addis Ababa.

As I have said over and over again, the independence of our separate State is meaningless, unless the whole of Africa becomes free and united.

The resolutions we have made here are a symbol of our determination to become united and to remain united in an African Community with common aspirations and common objectives. Freedom Fighters in all parts of our Continent can now be assured that they are not alone in their struggle. The whole weight and power of a united Africa is behind them.

After centuries of colonial exploitation and domination, Africa has been re- born. We have discovered our common identity, a force with which we can re-assert our African personality.

We shall from now on think, plan and work together for the progress and development of our great Continent. In this way, we shall eliminate completely the handicaps, set-backs and humiliation we have suffered under colonialism and imperialism.

We should be happy that at long last, by the adoption of this Charter, we have seen the end of the various groupings and regional blocs. It only remains for me, Your Majesty, on behalf of my colleagues to convey to the Government and people of Ethiopia especially to His Imperial Majesty, my sincere expression of gratitude for a happy and memorable stay in Addis Ababa.

The ancient Greeks identified Ethiopia with the Black Race. I would therefore like to leave with you a little poem on this:

Ethiopia Shall Rise

Ethiopia, Africa’s bright gem,

Set high among the verdant hills

That gave birth to the unfailing

Waters of the Nile;

Ethiopia shall rise,

Ethiopia, bold cradle of Africa’s ancient rule

And fertile School of our African culture;

Ethiopia the wise

Shall rise

And remould with us the full figure

Of Africa’s hopes

And destiny.

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Ghana Republic Is Born

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Opening Of Hall Of Trade Unions

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On Arrival From The United Nations

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Arrival Of Emperor Haile Sellassie

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Season Of Goodwill: New Year's Eve Broadcast

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Guide To Party Action: Seminar At The Kwame Nkrumah Institute Of Ideological Studies

Gateway To Ghana: Official Opening Of Tema Harbour

Opening Of The Canadian Trade Fair

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The Laying Of The Foundation Stone Of City Hotel

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The Opening Of Electricity And Water; Supplies For Sunyani

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Opening Of British Science Exhibition

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Official Opening Of Kwame Nkrumah Market

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University Dinner

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Sixth Independence Anniversary Diplomatic Dinner

Volta River Project; To The National Assembly

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May Day Broadcast

Conference Of African Heads Of State And Government

Closing Remarks After Signing Of O. A. U. Charter

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