CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Share: May 25, 2022. Africa Day is observed annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) created on 25 May 1963. This year’s Africa Day, we are celebrating Africa’s indigenous foods, their diversity and nutritional value-Year of Nutrition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the African Union) on this day, 25 May, in 1963. Formally known as African freedom day and then African Liberation day, its origin lies in the collective African resistance to colonialism and economic exploitation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The annual commemoration of the creation of the Organisation of African Unity, formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is held on May 25 every year.

Detailed explanation-4: -Western Cape schools recently celebrated Africa Day. This year’s theme focused on the importance of addressing malnutrition and food insecurity. The purpose of commemorating Africa Day is to celebrate African unity and the independence of African countries from colonial powers.