Africa day
Mnangagwa criticised after unveiling Mbuya Nehanda statue on Africa Day
Mbuya Nehanda played a key role in the 1896 rebellion against white settlers and was later a rallying inspiration for those fighting for independence.
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United in music: Africa Day to feature high-profile music concert
The day marks the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity 58 years ago.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: This Africa Day, we must pay attention to our shortcomings
While we celebrate the progress we have made towards building a peaceful and prosperous continent, events in faraway North Africa show that we still have a long way to go, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Kaunda says AfCFTA will help fight poverty, hunger in Africa
The former Zambian president on Africa Day said the continent should now fight for its people’s dignity and freedom from poverty hunger and disease.
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Ramaphosa reiterates call for lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe, Sudan
The AU chairperson led celebrations to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Union (OAU) – now known as the AU - on 25 May 1963.
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Ramaphosa hails Africa's health workers for leading COVID-19 response
African Union (AU) chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said COVID-19 had highlighted inequalities in countries and the globe but it had also shown that Africa was able to work together to solve its own problems.
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"Africa should no longer be satisfied with this role of a never-ending reservoir for some"
African leaders emphasised the need for Africa to become self sufficient in this full Africa Day special broadcast under the theme: #SilencingTheGuns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa's Development and Intensifying the Fight against the #COVID19 Pandemic.
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Idris Elba on the decks: Show your love with Africa Day concert
English actor Idris Elba, who is hosting the Africa Day concert, has urged people around the world to watch the show in order to pledge and raise funds for the continent and in celebration of Africa Day. The fundraiser concert will take place at 6 pm on Youtube and on MTV Base.
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'Africa can work together to solve its own problems'- AU chair Ramaphosa
Speaking during the Africa Day special broadcast, African Union chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said that a new Africa united by a common goal should come to the fore after the coronavirus pandemic. He also paid tribute to previous African leaders as the continent celebrates the 57th Africa Day.
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Ramaphosa calls for African unity to overcome COVID-19 pandemic
African Union chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the resilience of Africans must see its people through current challenges.
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MAMPHELA RAMPHELE: Africa Day is a celebration of resilience
COVID-19 and our response to it is Africa's opportunity to reimagine itself, writes Mamphela Ramphele.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: COVID-19 has revealed Africa's strengths
The continent's experience with communicable diseases such as Ebola and TB has put it in a strong position to deal with COVID-19.
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Robben Island hosts annual Africa Day celebrations
The event was held under the theme: 'Celebrating 25 years of democracy and freedom'.
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Ramaphosa: SA renewing its commitment to African continent
President Cyril Ramaphosa marked Africa Day by making fresh commitments to the continent.
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Various African leaders to support Ramaphosa’s inauguration
As the world marks Africa Day, various heads of state of in Africa arrived to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration.
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Zille: Economic freedom needed but it must be for all
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says that she agrees with the EFF that economic freedom is needed but she says it must be for everybody under a capable state.
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Ramaphosa: #AfricaDay an opportunity to pay tribute to continent’s forebears
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should appreciate that many African countries played a pivotal role in the country’s liberation.
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#AfricaDay: Introduce African language learning early at school - academic
Dr Xolani Mavela says that although he would love to see more academic work being published in isiXhosa and other African languages, it should start at schools.
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France's Macron vows to invest nearly R1bn in African technology
French president Emmanuel Macron made the announcement to chief executives of the world biggest technology firms at the technology for good summit in Paris.
