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Integrating the General History of Africa (GHA) into formal, non-formal, and informal curricula.

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For centuries, the historical narrative of Africa has been shaped largely by external and skewed perspectives. The GHA initiative addresses this imbalance by reconstructing the continent’s rich and diverse past through African voices, its research, and knowledge systems. Launched in 1964 as African nations gained independence, the General History of Africa (GHA) is an ambitious UNESCO initiative seeking to tell the history of the continent from an African perspective . Summary Why mainstream the General History of Africa into education systems worldwide? What is UNESCO doing to support the mainstreaming of the GHA into education? What can be found in the resource pack? Over the years, UNESCO gathered more than 550 African and international experts to write a pioneering corpus of research culminating with the publication of eleven volumes . The General History of Africa is also an important global educational resource . Through a set of practical tools based on the GHA vision and cont...
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Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.

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  Africa Day, observed annually on 25 May, marks the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963—an historic moment that codified the vision of African nations for unity, self-determination, and socio-political liberation. This commemoration is a strategic moment for advancing the African Union’s Pan-African policy agenda and renewing the continent’s commitment to the integration and renaissance as stipulated in the Agenda 2063. The 2025 commemoration assumes exceptional significance under the 2025 African Union Theme of the Year: “ Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations ,” as adopted through Assembly Decisions 884. In this context, the 2025 theme, “ Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future ,” anchors the celebration in both remembrance and transformation by connecting the historical struggles against enslavement, colonialism, and systemic exploitation with contemporary movements for reparatory justice and equitable global partnersh...
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What are the objectives of the Commemorative event?

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  The Africa Day 2025 commemoration seeks to: • Promote the AU 2025 Theme of the Year , positioning reparations and historical redress within AU frameworks for peacebuilding, development, and global advocacy. • Facilitate high-level dialogue on innovative and implementable policy pathways for achieving reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent. • Celebrate Africa’s diverse cultural heritage as both a repository of memory and a dynamic driver of healing, innovation, and sustainable development. • Foster intergenerational and diaspora dialogues that bridge past struggles with future aspirations, allowing youth, artists, civil society, and thought leaders to co-create inclusive narratives of justice, identity, and transformation. • Reaffirm Member States’ commitment to Pan-African solidarity, resilience, and the cultural and intellectual revival of the continent.
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Message of the AU Chairperson on the occasion of Africa Day 2025.

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Excellences Mesdames et Messieurs les Ambassadeurs, Excellence Mesdames et Messieurs, La Commémoration de la journée de l’Afrique en ce 25 mai 2025 est un moment de souvenir et de de communion entre tous les africains. Certes, des souvenirs et une histoire, souvent douloureuse, ancienne et contemporaine, remontent à la surface. Cette année le thème choisi par nos dirigeants est « La justice pour les africains et les personnes d’ascendance africaine à travers des réparations ». Réparations pour crimes commis durant les périodes d’esclavage et de colonisation contre des dizaines de millions d’Africains. D’ailleurs, justice qui n’est toujours pas rendue, réparations qui tardent à venir. Cependant, l’Afrique ne se morfond pas dans les blessures et les amertumes du passé. L’Afrique continue à consentir des sacrifices encore et encore, afin de se libérer des affres des conflits et du sous-développement et des guerres. En effet, l’Afrique se construit depuis lors, lentement mais sûrement : « ...
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Statement of the President of Ghana on Africa Day 2025.

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Fellow Africans; Estime Leaders; Brothers and Sisters of the African Continent.... H.E. John Dramani Mahama ; President of Ghana.
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Message by the President of the Republic of Angola, on the occasion of Africa Day 2025.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers form Africa...  H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola.
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A Call for Justice, Unity, and Forward Momentum.

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The African Union commemorates Africa Day 2025 with a renewed call to justice, unity, and shared progress . Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, delivered a stirring address that reflected on Africa’s historic journey while calling for bold steps toward a just and prosperous future. This year’s theme, “ Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations ,” will honor the memory of those who suffered under slavery and colonialism , while asserting the right of Africa and its diaspora to truth, justice, and restoration. “While justice and reparations remain long overdue,” the Chairperson affirmed, “Africa will not be held hostage by the pain of its past.” He continued: “Africa continues to sacrifice and strive towards freedom from conflict, underdevelopment, and war. The continent is steadily building a future of peace, prosperity, and integration.” H.E. Youssouf highlighted Africa’s strateg...
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