United Nations Secretary-General's Message on Africa Day 2012
Written by UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon Friday, 25 May 2012 08:30
Each year, Africa Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of the peoples and governments of Africa and to reaffirm the support of the United Nations for their efforts to build a better future. The United Nations commends Africa’s recent efforts to consolidate its peace and security architecture, and to reject unconstitutional changes of power. We will continue to work with Africa in building durable peace, ending armed conflicts, boosting democracy, and promoting respect for fundamental human rights, especially the rights of women and youth.
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Statment from Dr. Jean Ping, Chair of the African Union 2012 - French
Written by Dr. Jean Ping, Chair of the African Union Friday, 25 May 2012 08:41
Comme chaque année, aujourd’hui 25 mai 2012, en célébrant la Journée de l’Afrique, nous accomplissons un devoir de mémoire envers nos Pères fondateurs qui ont créé l’Organisation de l’Unité Africaine le 25 mai 1963.
Cette année, par un heureux hasard du calendrier, cette commémoration est marquée par la tenue de la Conférence au Sommet de l’Union africaine sur la Diaspora dont le continent attend beaucoup de retombées.
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Africa Day from 2011
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Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), presently recognized as the African Union (AU). The African Union, comprised of 53 member states, has brought together the continent of Africa to collectively address the challenges it has faced, such as armed conflict, climate change, and poverty.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's statement on Africa Day
This year's theme of Africa Day is "Africa and the Diaspora." The New York celebration was held in New York City on May 31, 2011. Go here to find out more. | PDF Report
