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The objective of this research is to investigate the causes of conflict in Africa. Further, it discusses the role played by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in ensuring political order during its period of existence. The study employs content analysis of historical documents, academic works, internet sources and also current conflict situations in Africa as a baseline for its argument. Mainly, the study shows which major sources of tension need to be resolved to enjoy a sound, stable, peaceful, political and economic environment in the new millennium.

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Marvin Nii Ankrah obtained his B.A. in the major political science and the minor history from the University of Ghana in 1999. After a long period of tutoring at both private and public schools including St. Cecilia Junior High School, Mount Zion Junior High School and West Africa Secondary School in Ghana, the author moved to Germany. In 2004, he obtained his M.A. in social sciences from the University of Freiburg in partnership with the Universities of Kwazulu Natal (South Africa) and Jawaharlal Nehru (India).
He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Freiburg focusing on regionalism, conflict resolution, democracy and good governance in West Africa.

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