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: