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This concurrent resolution designates May 25, 2025, as Africa Day in the State of Delaware, drawing upon the rich historical context of African independence and unity. The resolution traces the historical trajectory of African decolonization, highlighting key moments such as Ghana's independence in 1957, the first Conference of Independent African States in 1958, and the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. It explains that the date was originally known as African Freedom Day and was later renamed Africa Day or African Unity Day, marking the annual commemoration of African countries' struggle against colonial rule and their ongoing efforts to promote cooperation, human rights, and sustainable development. The resolution acknowledges the evolution of the OAU into the African Union in 2002 and emphasizes that on May 25, 2025, the people of Delaware will join Africans worldwide in celebrating their shared history, reflecting on progress, and recommitting to partnerships that support peace and advancement for African communities.

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