History: July 9 (#5)

History: July 9 (#5)
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July 9, 2002 The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa.

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On July 9, in the year 2002: The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa. South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.

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Why July 9, 2002 matters: The African Union is established in Addis Abab a, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 9, 2002 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has conne cted billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)