What union formed in 1958 between Ghana, Guinea, and later Mali served as an early nucleus of African continental unity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Union of African States (Ghana-Guinea-Mali Union)
- Step 1: Formed initially in November 1958 by Nkrumah and Sékou Touré of Guinea, Mali joined under Modibo Keïta in 1961. Step 2. Known as the Union of African States, it dissolved in 1963 when the OAU was established. Answer: The Union of African States (Ghana-Guinea-Mali Union). Why not the others: WAMU was a francophone bloc; East African Community united Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania; Conseil de l'Entente was led by Côte d'Ivoire.
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