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Description
of The Emblem of the AU
Emblem:
- The
palm leaves shooting up on either side of the outer circle
stand for peace.
- the
gold circle again symbolizes Africa's wealth and bright
future.
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green circle again stands for African hopes and aspirations.
- the
plain map of Africa without boundaries in the inner circle
signifies African unity.
- The
small interlocking red rings at base of the Emblem stand
for African solidarity and the blood shed for Liberation
of Africa.
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New AU Anthem
Let us all unite and celebrate together
The victories won for our liberation
Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together
To defend our liberty and unity
O Sons and Daughters of Africa
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
Let us all unite and sing together
To uphold the bonds that frame our destiny
Let us dedicate ourselves to fight together
For lasting peace and justice on earth
O Sons and Daughters of Africa
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
Let us all unite and toil together
To give the best we have to Africa
The cradle of mankind and fount of culture
Our pride and hope at break of dawn.
O Sons and Daughters of Africa
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
Click
here
to listen to the Anthem
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Description
of the The Flag of the AU
Flag
composed of :
Broad
green horizontal stripe at the top followed by a narrow
band of gold. Broad white stripe bearing the Emblem at
its centre followed by a narrow gold band and broad green
stripe at the bottom.
Symbolic
significance:
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The
colour green symbolizes African hopes and aspiration
to unity.
- The
gold colour stands for African wealth and bright future.
- The
colour white represents the purity of Africa's desire
to have genuine friends throughout the world.
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