UCI-HIM-Haile-Selassie-I-Wisdom-20-Inter-Africa

INTER AFRICA

There is absolutely no doubt that Africans will eventually obtain their freedom and independence in spite of their present
difficulties.

The people of African origin have emigrated to all parts of the world, but wherever they may be, they have similar historical
experience and the problems that await them depend on sympathy and this can be used by all of us as the basis for the
establishment of greater cooperation, which will be for our mutual benefit.

Haile Selassie to Parliament in Jamaica:

The people of Jamaica, by and large, have originated in Africa. This gives us another basis upon which we can contract a
healthy relation because of the fundamental similarity between us, that will in the long run contribute to a better maintenance
of international peace and security.

The Organization of African Unity is an organization which the people of our vast continent have established with a view of
performing certain specific tasks. Briefly speaking, the organization is established for the purpose of protecting in a better
fashion, the independence of African States.

It is also meant to expedite the economic and social progress through cooperation of African peoples. It also has the
important task of assisting in the maintenance of international peace and security. And in accordance with the Charter of
O.A.U., we eradicate colonialism and apartheid.