The OAU and the Challenge of Peace in Africa

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Africa is a continent in transition. The democratization process and the structural adjustment programmes undertaken by all African countries, have produced mixed results in the short term. Even though change had sometimes produced undesirable results and complicated the political processes, the overwhelming majority of our governments are determined to push ahead with the improvement of our people's politically, economically and socially. I hope they can continue to count on the continued understanding and sympathy of the international community." Dr. Salim, May 18, 1995