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Article 34
Entry into force
This Charter shall come into force immediately upon receipt by the OAU General
Secretariat of the instruments of ratification and adhesion from two -thirds of the total
membership of the OAU.
Article 35
Registration of the Charter
This Charter shall, after due ratification, be registered with the Secretariat of the
United Nations through the OAU General Secretariat in conformity with Article 102 of the
Charter of the United Nations.
Article 36
Interpretation of the Charter
Any question which may arise concerning the interpretation of this Charter shall be
resolved by decision of Assembly of Heads of State and Governme nt of the OAU.
Article 37
Adhesion and Accession
(a)
Any OAU Member State may at any time notify the General Secretariat of
the OAU of its intention to adhere or accede to this Charter.
(b)
The General Secretariat shall, on receipt of such notification, communicate a
copy of it to all the Member States. Adhesion and accession shall take effect
fourteen days after communication of the applicant’s notice, to all Member
States by the General Secretariat of the OAU.