"[The] Organization of African Unity (OAU) adopted the Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism. Although it lacked strong enforcement powers, it nevertheless was the first continental treaty anywhere on countering terrorism ... “At a time when the international community was starkly divided on the issue, [it] united African leaders behind a common position for negotiating an international convention.” Since then ... the African Union, has further developed Africa’s continental approach." (Quoted from article)