1 Article 26 Entry into force This Proiocol shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the deposit of the fifteenth (15") instrument of ratification by a Member State. The Chairperson of the Commission shall notify all Members States of the African Union of the entry into force of the present Protocol. For any Member State of the African Union acceding to the present Protocol, the Protocol shall come into force in respect of that State on the date of the deposit of its instrument of accession. Article 27 Reservations A State Party may, when, ratifying or acceding to this Protocol, submit in writing a reservation with respect to any of the provisions of this Protocol. Reservation shall not be incompatible with the object and purpose of this Protocol. Unless otherwise provided, a reservation may be withdrawn at any time. The withdrawal of a reservation must be submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Commission who shall notify other States Parties of the withdrawal accordingly. Article 28 Depository This Protocol shall be deposited with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, who shall transmit a certified true copy of the Protocol to the Government of each signatory State. Article 29 Registration The Chairperson of the Commission shall register this Protocol with the upon the entry into force of this Protocol United Nations Secretary conformity with Article 102 of the Protocol of the United Nations. General in Article 30 Withdrawal At any time after three years from the date of entry into force of this Protocol, a State Party may withdraw by giving written notification to the Depository.