Principles of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
(i) No interference whatsoever, in the internal affairs of members states.
(ii) Unreserved condemnation of subversive activities among members states.
(iii) Disputes among member states should be settled through negotiation, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
(iv)Absolute dedication to the emancipation of African territories still under colonial rule.
(v) Every member state has the right of independent existence irrespective of size. Its territory must be free from external attack or annexation by any other member.
(vi) The policy of non-alignment to all blocs should be strictly pursued.
(vii) All member states are equal; no state would be too big to dominate others and no state would be too small to be recognized.