Africa Day
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Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963.[1][2] It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as around the world. The organisation was transformed into the African Union on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, but the holiday continues to be celebrated on 25 May.
Commemoration of the founding of the African Union
| Africa Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Member states of the African Union |
| Type | International; cultural and historical |
| Significance | Anniversary of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity |
| Date | 25 May |
| Next time | 25 May 2024 (2024-05-25) |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day |