The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, also known as the Banjul Charter, came into force in
A1963
B1979
C1986CORRECT
D1991
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The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights was adopted by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Nairobi in 1981 and came into force on 21 October 1986 after receiving the required number of ratifications. It is unique because it recognises not only individual rights but also peoples' rights and individual duties. Nigeria domesticated the Charter through the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act.
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