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"The purpose of this book is to help fill one of the widest gaps in understanding African affairs: although the Organization of African Unity is one of the largest international organizations in the world, less is known about it than almost any other. ... Much of the present conflict between Africa and the outside world arises from the lack of international understanding of the African scene. There has been great reluctance to face the facts for fear they might be different from the assumptions upon which policies have been based. This has been particularly true of the OAV, which to this day has not been credited as it deserves for its important role in shaping the destiny of the continent. ..." (From the preface)
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