The individual shall also have the duty:
1.
To preserve the harmonious development of the family and to work for the cohesion
and respect of the family; to respect his parents at all times, to maintain them in case
of need;
2.
To serve his national community by placing his physical and intellectual abilities at its
service;
3.
Not to compromise the security of the State whose national or resident he is;
4.
To preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity, particularly when the
latter is threatened;
5.
To preserve and strengthen the national independence and the territorial integrity of
his country and to contribute to its defense in accordance with the law;
6.
To work to the best of his abilities and competence, and to pay taxes imposed by law
in the interest of the society;
7.
To preserve and strengthen positive African cultural values in his relations with other
members of the society, in the spirit of tolerance, dialogue and consultation and, in
general, to contribute to the promotion of the moral well being of society;
8.
To contribute to the best of his abilities, at all times and at all levels, to the promotion
and achievement of African unity.
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In force from 8 September 2026
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