"We express our grave concern about the resurgence of coup d’etat in Africa. We recognize that these developments are a threat to peace and security of the Continent and they constitute a very disturbing trend and serious set back to the on-going process of democratization in the Continent. We recognize that the phenomenon of coup d’etat has resulted in flagrant violations of the basic principles of our Continental Organization and of the United Nations." (Quoted from paper)