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Africa Day

AFN Stuttgart
May 17, 2023 | 1:05

On May 25, 1963, a charter was signed unifying the African continent. This momentous day later turned into an annual holiday held every May, recognized as Africa Day, which represents the support of that unification for a more prosperous and peaceful Africa.

Maj Michael Bennett
USAFRICOM, Africa Day organizer