Celebrating Africa Day 2025: A Vision for Justice, Unity, and Shared Prosperity

On May 29, 2025, the African Heads of Missions in India gathered in New Delhi to mark the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU).

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Delivering the keynote address at the event, H.E. Mr. Ermindo Augusto Ferreira, High Commissioner of Mozambique to India and Dean of the African Heads of Missions, extended a warm welcome to dignitaries, ambassadors, and guests, including the Honourable Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India.

“It is my great honour to welcome you all as we gather to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union,” he began. “This day marks the historic gathering in Addis Ababa on May 25, 1963, where our leaders lit the flame of unity and solidarity, envisioning a future of peace, progress, and integration for Africa.”

The High Commissioner expressed heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Jaishankar for gracing the event and acknowledged the Ministry of External Affairs for its firm support in nurturing India-Africa relations.

“We extend our gratitude to the Indian business community for their consistent collaboration with the African continent. Your presence today reaffirms the strong and growing economic ties that we are nurturing together,” he said.