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UNIFYING AFRICA 　　This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity（OAU）， which would later become the African Union （AU）. On May 25， 1963， leaders of independent African states signed a charter declaring the OAU’s establishment. The day was also designated as African Liberation Day， or Africa Day—an important memorial holiday. 　　During the past 50 years， African countries and people have undergone a long journey that began with struggles for freedom and independence and later turned to working on development and unity. They have earned great achievements， but they als