HIS 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Thomas Sankara, Casablanca Group

• School: University of Kentucky
• Department: History
• Course: HIS 100
• Professor: Francis Musoni

Document Summary

Viability of african solutions to african challenges. The conference resolved to form the oau with the objective of coming together. To defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of african states. To coordinate and support anti-colonial struggles in africa. Casablanca group - wanted states similar to u. s. a. The oau did not seek to do away with colonial borders in africa, therefore, the. The oau was replaced by the african union in 2002 - modelled after the. In 2013 agenda 2063 (get rid of colonial borders) and become like the u. s. a. Formation of regional groups were formed to help with agenda 2063. In the 1980 s (brought to power in 1983) There has been no progress since independence. Government officials lose privileges and become regular people. Tries to bond unions and opposing organizations. Women are able to join the military. Relied on themselves and not foreign companies.