1st Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity

TN 635

TN 597

TN 584

Events

This stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), illustrating Tunisia's unwavering commitment to pan-Africanism in the aftermath of independence. The symbolism of the flower, whose heart reveals the geographical silhouette of the continent, evokes a collective awakening and a new vitality, suggesting that the future of Africa lies in its unity and shared growth. In the historical context of 1964, this broadcast underlines the desire of the young Republic to assert itself as a pillar of continental solidarity and a key player in African diplomacy. The message conveyed is that of a plural identity, both North African and deeply African, celebrating the end of the colonial era through the hope of lasting institutional cooperation and common progress for all the people of the continent.

24x38 mm

Polychrome

Ali Bellagha

Joh. Enschedé

13 x 14½

Héliogravure

0,60 DT

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200 000 exemplaires