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5.
The amendments or revisions shall enter into force in accordance with the
provisions of Article 36 above.
Article 38:
Depository
1.
The instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the
Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union;
2.
Any State Party may withdraw from this Convention by giving a written notice one
(1) year in advance to the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union;
3.
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union shall inform all Member
States of any signature, depositing of instrument of ratification or accession to this
Convention, as well as its entry into force;
4.
The Chairperson of the Commission shall also inform the State Parties of
requests for amendments or withdrawal from the Convention, as well as
reservations thereon.
5.
Upon entry into force of this Convention, the Chairperson of the Commission shall
register it with the Secretary General of the United Nations, in accordance with
Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.
6.
This Convention, drawn up in four (4) original texts in Arabic, English, French and
Portuguese languages, all four (4) texts being equally authentic, shall be
deposited with the Chairperson of the Commission who shall transmit certified
true copies of the same to all Member States of the African Union in its official
language.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We the Heads of State and Government of the African
Union or our duly mandated Representatives have adopted this Convention.
Adopted by the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union,
Malabo, 27th June 2014.