Which of the following international organizations did all West African countries belong to?
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The correct answer is the Organization of African Unity. This organization was established on May 25, 1963, and had the primary objective of promoting unity and solidarity among African states, as well as coordinating their efforts to achieve a better life for the people of Africa. All West African countries belonged to this organization until it was replaced by the African Union on July 9, 2002. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a group of oil-producing countries, while the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance primarily comprising North American and European countries. The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe.