Africa Day, formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. It is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the OAU, now the African Union (AU) from its creation in the fight against colonialism as well as the progress that Africa has made while reflecting upon the common challenges that the continent faces.
The Embassy of participated in the event and showcased the traditional cuisine that was dished to people from other African countries. Also, several trade and investment booklet and pamphlets as well as traditional and cultural artifacts were displayed.
