Tweeps celebrate rich heritage and potential of continent on Africa Day

Millions of people celebrated Africa Day yesterday with calls for unity and commitment to a brighter future:

@_AfricanUnion On this #AfricaDay, we commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), established on May 25, 1963. #YearofReparations

@tafchapters Before they drew lines, we were not strangers. Today, as #Africans, we must remember: the states we inhabit are not the limits of our identity. Reclaiming #PanAfrican unity means challenging artificial divisions put in place to weaken us. #AfricaDay2025

@VPHaritatos Happy Africa Day. We live on truly an amazing continent full of beautiful naturally God given wonders. Africa needs to UNITE to ensure that we can finally eradicate poverty & hunger amongst its people, whilst ensuring a life of dignity and prosperity for all.NelsonMandela

@NelsonMandela On #AfricaDay, we honour Madiba’s vision: a continent united by history & committed to justice, dignity, & peace. Let’s build an Africa where differences are strength & dreams shape a future for all.

@matpulsezw “Justice through Reparations is not about the past but about the future...Reparative justice means rewriting the historical narrative, empowering African youth and reclaiming ownership of African memory and identity,” Dr Rita Bissoonauth, Dir @UNESCO Rep to AU

@Acepa Africa Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963. Today, we celebrate the unity, diversity, and rich heritage of our beautiful continent.

@LHR_SA Today, on #AfricaDay2025, we pay tribute to those who paved the way in the fight for freedom, dignity, and justice. We demand an end to the injustices across the continent. To the brave who march, who speak, who resist, we stand with you!✊🏾 #africaday2025 #FreeAfrica

@edtea_kzn This morning, MEC Rev. Musa Zondi joined Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli & MEC Mntomuhle Khawula in paying homage to Zulu kings laid to rest in the sacred eMakhosini Valley, Ulundi. Wreaths were laid at the grave of King Senzangakhona in tribute to his legacy.#AfricaDay2025

@Tobekalwana1 “My blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom. Tell my people that I love them. They must continue the fight.” Solomon Mahlangu at 22 years. The price paid for this democracy was too high. They keep revising the history. Stay woke. #AfricaDay

@russembkenya Russian Embassy extends heartfelt congratulations to our African friends on #AfricaDay! We celebrate the rich heritage, unity, and resilience of African nations, looking forward to strengthening our partnership for peace, prosperity & development#RussiaAfrica

@CeliStewart This Africa Day, we honour not only political freedom but spiritual liberation. We unlearn the shame, we speak the tongue of our elders, we remember that our roots are deeper than colonial borders.

@UKZN Happy Africa Day from us, the Premier University of African Scholarship!We are united in our rich diversity, driven by excellence, and united in our rich diversity.#AfricaDay #UKZN #InspiringGreatness #Africa #Inspired20232

@getlupiya Happy Africa Day! Today is a reminder of Africa’s resilience, rich culture and Unity. Let us continue to build, innovate, and uplift each other for a brighter future! #AfricaDay

@Eewangari “I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.”Kwame NkrumahHappy #AfricaDay

@antonioguterresOn #AfricaDay, we celebrate a continent rich in heritage, vibrant in diversity & remarkable in its contributions to our global community.But Africa also bears the scars of historic injustices: slavery, colonialism, apartheid & systemic racism. Let’s recommit to address past wrongs & build a sustainable future grounded in peace, dignity & opportunity for all.

@ProudlySA Happy #AfricaDay

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