Africa Day - Wikipedia
Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963. [1] It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent as well as around the world. [2]
10 Things to Know About Africa Day
May 23, 2019 · Celebrations on May 25th, crowned as Africa Day, recite the annual commemorations of Africa’s independence, freedom and liberation strife from colonial imperialists.
Celebrating Africa’s strong cultural identity and ... - African Union
May 25, 2021 · Africa Day is observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was created on 25 May 1963. It is the precursor of the African Union (AU).
Africa Day: What is it and what does it celebrate? - ABC News
May 24, 2017 · Africa Day is a national holiday in some countries and is widely celebrated by Africans, but what does it celebrate, more than 50 years since it was established?
"On Africa Day, we celebrate the enormous promise and potential …
May 24, 2022 · The African Union has designated 2022 as the Year of Nutrition. On this year’s Africa Day, the world must join together in solidarity with all Africans to strengthen food security, and put...
Africa Day: Our Heritage, Our Strength, Our Future
May 24, 2024 · On Africa Day, we reflect on our continent's rich heritage and the extraordinary potential that lies ahead. This day is a celebration of our past achievements and a call to action to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for all Africans.
Interview: Africa Has Much to Celebrate on Africa Day
Each year on May 25 Africans around the globe celebrate Africa Day. The day commemorates the founding of the first union of African countries in 1963.
Commemoration of Africa Day, May 25, 2023 - African Union
WHEN: On 25 May 2023, the Pan African Organisation will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. • Activities to mark the historical moment will be commemorated all over the African continent by the fifty-five (55) member countries of the AU.
Africa Day | African Union
May 25, 2022 · Africa Day is observed annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) created on 25 May 1963. This year's Africa Day, we are celebrating Africa’s indigenous foods, their diversity and nutritional value - Year of Nutrition.
UN Secretary-General Message on the Occasion of Africa Day 2024
On Africa Day, let’s renew our pledge to stand with all Africans in their quest to lead their continent — and our world — into a peaceful and prosperous future for all. Read as the UN ...