On May 24, 2025, the African Union (AU) commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), in Lomé, Togo. The event was celebrated under the theme:
“Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future”
This theme deeply resonates with the AU’s commitment to addressing historical injustices and promoting equity and justice for Africans and people of African descent. African Union
🗣️ Objectives and Significance
The Africa Day 2025 commemoration sought to:
- Promote the AU 2025 Theme of the Year, positioning reparations and historical redress within AU frameworks for peacebuilding, development, and global advocacy. African Union
- Facilitate high-level dialogue on innovative and implementable policy pathways for achieving reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent. African Union
🎉 Activities and Highlights
The celebrations featured:
- Statements by AU leadership, including Ambassador Hadera Abera, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. African Union
- Cultural showcases and exhibitions reflecting Africa’s rich heritage.
- Media engagements to raise awareness about the AU’s initiatives and the importance of reparatory justice.
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