Which of these countries was NOT a foundation member of the Organisation of African Unity?
Ghana
Ethiopia
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
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The correct answer is *3. Zimbabwe*.
Explanation
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was formed on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ghana and Ethiopia were among the founding members. Zimbabwe, however, gained independence from British colonial rule on April 18, 1980, making it impossible for the country to be a founding member of the OAU in 1963.¹
Additional Clarification
Tanzania's status as a founding member might be unclear due to its formation. The country was created by merging Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964, after the OAU's founding.
Founding Members
Some of the founding members of the OAU include:
- *Ghana*
- *Ethiopia*
- *Egypt*
- *South Africa* (after apartheid)
- Other African countries that gained independence before 1963
The OAU aimed to promote African unity, solidarity, and cooperation, and has since been replaced by the African Union (AU) in 2002.
Tanzania was a founding member of organization of African union in 1963 and played a significant role in it.
