Know about Africa Day from Kashish of Himachal Pradesh.
Child writer Kashish.
The annual celebration of African independence, sovereign rule and identity is known as African Liberation Day or Africa Day. This day serves as the founding day of the Organization of African Unity on May 25, 1963. In 1958, Accra, the capital of Ghana, hosted the first remembrance celebration of African Liberation Day. The main goal of the celebration is to draw attention to the damage that colonialism has caused to the continent of Africa and African unity as a whole. Africa Day is celebrated on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity. Which was later changed to the African Union.
On this day in 1963, 30 leaders of 32 independent African states signed a charter at Adir Baba, Ethiopia.
Africa is the second largest continent in the world and the latest discoveries and studies show that it was also considered the land of origin of our species before humans originated in Europe.
60 years ago, the celebration of Africa Day began on May 25, 1963.
Africa Day marks the establishment of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. This organization was transformed into the African Union in Darbhanga South Africa on July 9, 2002, but this holiday continued to be celebrated annually on May 25.
It symbolizes the collective aspirations of African countries for liberation, unity and socio-economic progress. Africa Day celebrates the continent’s rich cultural heritage, resilience and ongoing efforts towards peace development and cooperation.
Theme of Africa Day in the year 2024: – “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century”.
Africa is considered to be the second largest and most populous continent in the world after Asia. There are a total of 54 countries in Africa. About 1000 to 2000 languages are spoken on this continent. According to a report by Harvard: – Africa is home to about one-third of the world’s languages. With its vast number of countries and diverse speech landscape, Africa represents a treasure trove of language traditions and history.
Celebrating Africa Day provides an opportunity to honour and appreciate the continent’s vast cultural wealth while promoting unity, understanding and recognition of Africa’s global significance.
Africa Day has its roots in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid. It emerged as a platform for African countries to unite, voice their aspirations and inspire future generations.
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