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AU celebrated Africa Day, which marks the anniversary of the signing of the OAU (Organization of African Unity) agreement. OAU later evolved into the African Union (AU). On May 25, 1963, leaders of 30 of the 32 independent African states signed the founding charter of the organization in Addis Ababa
AU celebrated Africa Day, which marks the anniversary of the signing of the OAU (Organization of African Unity) agreement. OAU later evolved into the African Union (AU). On May 25, 1963, leaders of 30 of the 32 independent African states signed the founding charter of the organization in Addis Ababa. Since then, all countries in Africa and their diaspora have been celebrating Africa day to promote the rapprochement between African peoples.
This year’s celebration is centred on nutrition, titled as Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent. To coincide with the event, an extraordinary summit of the African Union is currently taking place in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea. It is chaired by Macky Sall, current chairman of the AU, which will discuss subjects relating to nutrition, such as health, climate, food, and security crises.
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There will be a special discussion on the fight against terrorism. Terrorism is a major factor that is negatively affecting the continent. It is spreading not only in the Sahel, Mozambique, or Somalia but also in West Africa, affecting both the social and economic fabric of the continent.
The Office of the African Union is also keen to bring youth into the centre stage of development. It wants to encourage African youths to support and promote positive social change, and intergenerational dialogue and to take concrete action for Africa’s development
