5 historic times African countries attempted to merge but failed

Arab Islamic Republic (1974)

In 1974, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi proposed a merger with Tunisia and be called Arab Islamic Republic. This was during the difficulties he faced in creating the Federation of Arab Republics with Egypt and Syria.

The two heads of state agreed to the merger but it was never implemented.

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