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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Africa is observing the 61st anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n

This 61st Anniversary of Africa Day is being underway in Ethiopia at the newly built Adwa Memorial Museum in the capital.<\/p>\n

It was on this date in 1963, that 32 Heads of independent African States met in Addis Ababa Ethiopia along with leaders from African liberation movements to craft a way forward for Africa\u2019s complete independence from imperialism, colonialism and apartheid.<\/p>\n

Delegates from AU and ministry of foreign affairs, higher military officers, representatives of international organizations, military attaches and invited guests are attending the celebration day.<\/p>\n

This year’s anniversary is commemorated under the theme: \u201cTogether Free, Prosperous and Strongly United Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963 now the African Union, it was learned.<\/p>\n

The event was organized by Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation Directorate at Ethiopia\u2019s Ministry of Defense.<\/p>\n

The meeting of the 32 Heads of independent African States in 1963 resulted in the creation of Africa\u2019s first post-independence continental institution, the Organization of African Unity (OAU).<\/p>\n

The OAU was formed as a manifestation of the pan-African vision for an Africa that was united, free and in control of its own destiny and this was solemnized in the OAU Charter which was adopted on 25th May 1963 Africa Day.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ethiopia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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