New growth on deep roots

This research paper examines the Pan-Africanist vision and the feasibility of establishing a 'United States of Africa' within the framework of the African Union (AU), tracing the evolution of these ideas from the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).

• The Pan-Africanist vision within the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was largely overshadowed by African nationalism, as most African leaders prioritized the consolidation of state power over the ideals of figures like Nkrumah, Selassie, and Nyerere.
• While the goal of a 'United States of Africa' exceeds the agreements made in the AU Constitutive Act, certain visionary ideas evolved into established AU institutions, specifically the Peace and Security Council and the African Commission (and court) of Human and Peoples’ Rights.

APA

Sturman, K. (n.d.). New growth on deep roots. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.org/research/papers/new-growth-on-deep-roots-prospects-for-an-african-union-government

Chicago

Sturman, Kathryn. New growth on deep roots. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.org/research/papers/new-growth-on-deep-roots-prospects-for-an-african-union-government.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sturmanndnew, author = {Sturman, Kathryn}, title = {{New growth on deep roots}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.org/research/papers/new-growth-on-deep-roots-prospects-for-an-african-union-government}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }