Latest articles on Africa Day

Mamphela Ramphele: Africa Day — a celebration of resilience

Opinion Mamphela Ramphele - 25 May 2020

We have an abundance of land, sun, wind, and rivers to power up an ecologically sound development process for the 21st century

Tawana Kupe: It takes a continent to raise the Africa we want

Coronavirus Tawana Kupe - 24 May 2020

Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders

This Africa Day, the continent is at a crossroads

Africa Rudo Kwaramba-kayombo - 25 May 2019

Demographic changes are placing the continent on the brink of what could bring a ‘demographic dividend’ – but only if the right action is taken now.

As cyclones and droughts hit Africa, it’s time to demand climate justice

Article Landry Ninteretse - 25 May 2019

As the continent most affected by climate change, African countries must have a strong interest in limiting the temperature below 1.5° C

Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism

Article Siphokazi Magadla - 25 May 2019

When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?

Terror attacks mar Africa Day celebrations

Analysis Webster Zambara - 24 May 2016

Human rights and the rights of women are the focus of Africa Day, but increasingly terror attacks are hampering development, writes Webster Zambara.

Don’t Miss This: May 29 – June 4

Article Arts Desk - 28 May 2015

From the Bushfire music and art festival in Swaziland to the Bassline Africa Day Concert, we've rounded up this week's not-to-be-missed events.

Zuma: AU anthem will encourage patriotism

Article Staff Reporter - 25 May 2015

President Jacob Zuma has stressed that incorporating the African Union anthem in SA schools and churches will help build African unity.

Abena Koomson: life is polyrhythmic

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 22 May 2015

Ghanaian American artist Abena Koomson on life, art and the unifying power of Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti's music.

A day to weigh up the continent

Africa Comment Author - 21 May 2015

May 25 is Africa Day. It is neither a day for Afropessimists to gloat nor one for Afro-optimists to say the African dream has been achieved.

DON’T MISS THIS: Bassline Africa Day concert

Article Staff Reporter - 20 May 2014

The Bassline Africa Day concert features top South African acts performing alongside some of the continent's most celebrated new talent.

ANC: Africa’s economic independence is still an ideal

Africa Sapa - 25 May 2013

In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal.

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

Africa Jenny Vaughan - 25 May 2013

African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa's problems set aside for a day to mark progress.

Africa Day: Development, reconciliation and the African Renaissance

Analysis Tim Murithi & Comment Fanie Du Toit - 24 May 2013

Carefully honed and systematically applied reconciliation policies could serve to strengthen cooperation and renewal on the continent.

Now is the time for SA and Nigeria

Article Lynley Donnelly - 24 May 2013

Conditions are auspicious for Africa's two biggest economies to work together for mutual profit.

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Latest articles on Africa Day

Mamphela Ramphele: Africa Day — a celebration of resilience

Tawana Kupe: It takes a continent to raise the Africa we want

This Africa Day, the continent is at a crossroads

As cyclones and droughts hit Africa, it’s time to demand climate justice

Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism

Terror attacks mar Africa Day celebrations

Don’t Miss This: May 29 – June 4

Zuma: AU anthem will encourage patriotism

Abena Koomson: life is polyrhythmic

A day to weigh up the continent

DON’T MISS THIS: Bassline Africa Day concert

ANC: Africa’s economic independence is still an ideal

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

Africa Day: Development, reconciliation and the African Renaissance

Now is the time for SA and Nigeria

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