Africa’s journey towards an integrated continent is closely linked to its Leaders’ vision of a strong and united continent following its fragmentation during the second Conference of Berlin in 1884. the Resolutions and Declarations of Algiers of 1968 and the Addis Ababa Declarations of 1970 and 1973, recognizing economic integration of the Continent as a prerequisite for the realisation of the OAU; The Abuja Treaty represents a landmark legal framework as it outlines in a very comprehensive way the roadmap towards achievement of Africa’s full integration by creating a single market with a common currency (African Economic Community).