… Africa Day, celebrated annually on 25 May, marks the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, which later became the African Union. …
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Organisation of African Unity
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Continental organization founded in 1963 to unite African nations, now called the African Union, whose impact and relevance are increasingly questioned.
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- May 2026
The founding president of independent Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, sounded a warning to Africa during the historic summit that gave birth to the Organisation of African Unity in Addis Ababa in 1963. …
OPINION: Have African leaders betrayed the dream of 1963?… Africa Day is an annual worldwide celebration observed on 25 May, and commemorates the founding in 1963 of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which later evolved into the African Union (AU). …
Do Ordinary Africans Have Anything to Celebrate?… Africa Day should not be viewed only as a commemoration of the 1963 inception of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), but a down payment on what the continent can be if we all work together. …
Africa Day is a call to business, not just governments- March 2026
… Direct and through the Organisation of African Unity, most African countries rendered support to our struggle. …
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses Independence anniversary at State House Windhoek- February 2026
… Reflecting on the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, she said Africa’s liberation was born out of struggle, sacrifice and determination by millions who demanded dignity, freedom and self-determination. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah urges collective African action- December 2025
… Through the foresight and steadfastness of president Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria at the Founding Summit of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, he urged other leaders to “die a little or even completely” to free people still under colonial rule and to end apartheid. …
Statement by Selma Ashipala-Musavyi at the International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa- March 2025
… He was also the last surviving founding father of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, the precursor to the African Union.
Regional leaders bid farewell to Nujoma- May 2023
Namibia this week joins the rest of the African continent to commemorate 60 years of the existence of the African Union (AU), formerly the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). …
Seasoned diplomat and international relations expert Kaire Mbuende- May 2018
… As Africans prepare to celebrate Africa Day tomorrow (25 May), we need to keep in mind the ideas that inspired formation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and the AU in 2001. …
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African diplomats boycott South Africa's 63rd Africa Day event
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African diplomats in South Africa have announced a boycott of the 63rd Africa Day celebrations scheduled for Moruleng in the North West province, citing security concerns over recent xenophobic marches and attacks targeting foreign nationals. The diplomatic corps said they could not assure attendees' safety amid anti-immigration protests in several provinces.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
Yesterday
African diplomats boycott South Africa's 63rd Africa Day event
African diplomats in South Africa have announced a boycott of the 63rd Africa Day celebrations scheduled for Moruleng in the North West province, citing security concerns over recent xenophobic marches and attacks targeting foreign nationals. The diplomatic corps said they could not assure attendees' safety amid anti-immigration protests in several provinces.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
Have African leaders fulfilled 1963 independence vision?
An opinion piece questions whether African leaders have acted as a unified front to address the continent's problems as envisioned by Ghana's founding president Kwame Nkrumah at the 1963 founding summit of the Organisation of African Unity, and examines whether Africa has gained true control of its mineral wealth or remains dependent on external powers.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Africa Day observed amid questions about ordinary citizens' gains
Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May to commemorate the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union, marking the continent's progress and cultural heritage. The article questions whether the celebration holds meaning for ordinary Africans, noting that while the AU envisions an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, many Africans regard the day as merely another public holiday marked by political speeches.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 22 May
Africa Day calls business to address water and trade needs
An opinion piece argues that Africa Day should prompt businesses, not just governments, to engage with the continent's development priorities, particularly water security—critical to food, health, and industry—and the African Continental Free Trade Area's goal of intra-African trade.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 March
Namibia marks 36 years of independence with gratitude
At a State House ceremony, Namibia's Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the nation's 36th Independence Day, reflecting on the country's sovereignty and the international solidarity that enabled its liberation. She reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to inclusive development, democratic governance, and peaceful coexistence while expressing gratitude to nations and movements that supported the independence struggle.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 February
African Union criticised for lack of impact on continent
An opinion piece argues that the African Union, established to unite the continent and drive economic integration and good governance, has failed to deliver on its vision and is now seen as a toothless "talk shop" unable to address conflicts, coups, and election failures. The author calls for urgent AU reforms and bolder action toward a common market, currency, military, and passport, or risk becoming irrelevant.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Monday 16 February
President calls for African unity amid global tensions
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the African Union assembly in Addis Ababa, urging African nations to act collectively to secure economic independence, technological sovereignty, and control over natural resources while addressing escalating conflicts, debt distress, and climate change affecting the continent.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →