Africa
The African (African Union) anthem was inscribed on the exquisite lyrics of Ethiopian poet Tsegaye Gabre- Medhinas. The anthem beckons the sons and daughters of the continent to make Africa the “Tree of Life”.
The stanza on unity is a strong rally call for Africans to stand together for lasting peace and justice. “Let us all unite and sing together” the anthem implores, “To uphold the bonds that frame our destiny”.
Sixty-one years ago, 32 African nations came together in Ethiopia to establish the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which is today known as the African Union (AU).
Since 1963, Africa Day has been celebrated annually, on
