AHG/Res. 126 (XX) RESOLUTION ON DISARMAMENT, DENUCLEARIZATION SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Twentieth Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 12 – 15 November, 1984, Having heard the Report of the outgoing Chairman on the international situation particularly on the arms race, the nuclear capability of South Africa and the economic crisis in Africa, Having taken note of the Secretary-General’s report on security problems in Africa and the threat posed by the nuclear programme of South Africa as well as the development of South Africa’s nuclear capability, Having heard the United Nations Secretary-General and having grasped the relevance of his points of view on the danger facing the entire world, including the African Continent as a result of the conventional and nuclear arms race, Bearing in mind Resolution 1652 (XVI), Resolution 38/181 A and other relevant resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly on the denuclearization of Africa, Recalling Resolution AHG/Res.11 (I) on the denuclearization of Africa, and the surrounding area adopted by the First Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the OAU held in Cairo in July 1964, Recalling Untied Nation General Assembly in Resolution 37/100 F on regional disarmament. Deeply concerned about the disastrous effects of the arms race especially its impact on development policies, Convinced that only the respect of the provisions ensuring international peace and security can save Africa from the scourge of a nuclear war: