60 Years of African Unity - What's Failed and What's Succeeded

Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU's founding fathers has been realised 60 years on? What would not be there but for the efforts of the organisation and its successor, the African Union? reports Keith Gottschalk for The Conversation.

Africa: Africa Day 2023 - Reflecting On the Pan-Africanism for Socio-Economic Development

New Times, 26 May 2023

Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, serves as a significant occasion to raise awareness about Pan-African ideals and educate the population on the rich history of the… Read more »
Africa: 60 Years of African Unity - What's Failed and What's Succeeded

The Conversation Africa, 24 May 2023

Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU's founding… Read more »
Africa: Geingob Preaches Emancipation On Africa Day

Namibian, 27 May 2023

President Hage Geingob says the pursuit of economic freedom and development should result in the economic emancipation of the entire African continent. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Calls for Unity of African Continent

SAnews.gov.za, 25 May 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African continent to continue to unite in the spirit of the founding charter of the African Union. Read more »
Africa: Is the AU Failing in Its Role As a Mediator?

DW, 25 May 2023

Sixty years ago, the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, was established. Observers criticize that the organization has become a paper tiger. Read more »
Africa: Schools Mark AU Day With Wreath Laying Ceremony in Accra

Ghanaian Times, 25 May 2023

As part of the celebration of this year's African Union (AU) Day, the Wesley Girls High School Air Force Cadet and Cape Coast Technical Institute marked the day with wreath laying… Read more »
Africa: Africa Celebrating 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU

ENA, 25 May 2023

African continent is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union today. Read more »
Africa: Africa to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU On Africa Day

African Union, 24 May 2023

On May 25th, the African continent will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union. It was on this date in 1963,… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day 2023 - UN Secretary-General's Message

Africa Renewal, 25 May 2023

Africa deserves peace, justice and international solidarity Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Lead Africa Day Celebrations

SAnews.gov.za, 23 May 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the Africa Day celebrations to be held on Thursday at the Cradle of Humankind in Krugersdorp. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group 2023 Annual Meetings - Commemorating Africa Day

African Development Bank (AfDB), 17 May 2023

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