Africa Day

On May 25 of each year, Africa Day is commemorated diversely in the continent and the diaspora. On this day in 1963, the first Africa continental inter-governmental organisation was created, following the independence of most countries. The Organisation of African Unity, mother of the current African Union, was born with the adoption of its Charter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during a diplomatic conference. This year, under the theme, "Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want", the African Union in partnership with an initiative named "African Tales" will be hosting a virtual event to celebrate this day. Bwalya Mwali of the African Tales, spoke to Khumbelo Munzhelele. She started by elaborating on the significance of this day...