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Africa Day 2025: Powerful Reminder of the Continent's Resilience, Diversity and Potential.

May 25, 2025
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Fostering a spirit of hope and collaboration among Africans.

The African population worldwide and the international community join the African Union (AU) today, in commemorating the Africa Day, observed annually on the 25th of May. This year, the Day is celebrated within the context of the AU theme of the year 2025: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”.

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Message of Congratulations from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion of Eritrea’s Independence Day

May 25, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the State of Eritrea on the joyful occasion of their Independence Day.

This historic day not only commemorates the triumph of Eritrea’s liberation but also stands as a powerful testament to the resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit of its people. The decades-long struggle for self-determination marked by immense sacrifice and steadfast perseverance culminated in the birth of a proud and sovereign nation.

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Africa Day 2025 Speech by Dr Rita Bissoonauth, Director, UNESCO Representative to AU, ECA and Ethiopia

Your Excellency, João Goncalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union,
Your Excellency Taye Atske Selassie, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,
Your Excellency John Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and African Union Champion on Advanving the Cause of Justice and Payment of Reparations to Africans,
Your Excellency Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,

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May 24, 2025
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Africa Day 2025 Statement by H.E. Amb. Hadera Abera, State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia on the occasion of the Africa Day Commemoration

Your Excellency João Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, and Chair of the African Union,
Your Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana,
Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,
Excellency Amb. Youssouf Mondoha, Ambassador of the Union of Comoros and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in Addis Ababa,
Excellency Amb. Martin Kimani, Chairperson of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent,

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May 24, 2025
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Africa Day 2025 Virtual participation of His Excellency Ambassador Martini Kimani, Chairperson of the UN Permanent Forum on people of African descent

Good morning to you all, and I wish you a happy Africa day of increased consciousness and unity.

Your excellencies,
distinguished delegates,
ladies and gentlemen,

It's an honor to join you online in my capacity as a chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African descent, and today, to celebrate Africa's enduring quest for historical truth, healing, and a better future for the continent and its diaspora.

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May 24, 2025
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African Union Marks Africa Day 2025 with a Call for Justice, Unity, and Forward Momentum

May 24, 2025
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The African Union commemorates Africa Day 2025 with a renewed call to justice, unity, and shared progress. Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, delivered a stirring address that reflected on Africa’s historic journey while calling for bold steps toward a just and prosperous future.

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Discours du Doyen Général du Corps Diplomatique en Éthiopie à l'occasion de la commémoration de la journée de l'Afrique

Thème : « Justice pour les Africains et les personnes d’ascendance africaine à travers les réparations »

Excellence Monsieur João Lourenço, Président de la République d’Angola et Président en exercice de l’Union africaine,
Excellence Monsieur H.E John Mahama, Président de la République du Ghana ;
Excellence Monsieur Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine,
Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs les Commissaires,
Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs les Chefs de Missions diplomatiques,

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May 24, 2025
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Message of the AUC Chairperson on the occasion of the commemoration of Africa Day, 25 May, 2025

May 24, 2025
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Excellences Mesdames et Messieurs les Ambassadeurs,
Excellence Mesdames et Messieurs,

La Commémoration de la journée de l’Afrique en ce 25 mai 2025 est un moment de souvenir et de de communion entre tous les africains.

Certes, des souvenirs et une histoire, souvent douloureuse, ancienne et contemporaine, remontent à la surface.

Cette année le thème choisi par nos dirigeants est « La justice pour les africains et les personnes d’ascendance africaine à travers des réparations ».

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