UN General Assembly
1982

of Heads of State and Government in April 1980.2 80. The OAU was created as an embodiment of African wisdom inspire by a heritage deeply rooted in historyand as a manifestation of Africa's ability to overcome all the obstacles in its path. Since its inception in 1963 the organization has upheld the same lofty and noble, principles and objectives as the United Nations. As envisaged by its founding fathers, the OAU has come to be regarded as a tributary of this international Organization whose aim it is to strengthen and uphold the same ideals and principles. Throughout the years the OAU has proved to be resilient in the face of the afflictions and crises it has faced, and it has proved stronger than the problems imposed upon it. It has also resisted attempts to weaken it or disrupt its unity or to hinder the achieve¬ment of its objectives. The OAU has continued to be the embodiment of the conviction of all African peoples that solving African problems is the respon-sibility of the Africans themselves and