Africa day
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.
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[WATCH] African literature: More than just a sub-section
The demand for books written by Africans is growing, with stores and events catering to this taste. In celebration of Africa Day & our continent’s literature, EWN visited Bridge Books in Joburg.
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Ramaphosa: KZN political killings tarnishing Mandela's vision for unity
President Cyril Ramaphosa used part of his address to reflect on what Nelson Mandela would say about the increasing number of killings in KZN.
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Makhura lashes out at African dictators, saying Africa must rise
David Makhura he says mineral resources of the continent must be utilised to develop African countries.
