Africa Day
Events in Africa
May 16–27 | Digital Campaign
Africa: A Return, Not a Risk — a social media campaign reframing the narrative around investment, innovation, and impact on the continent.
Senegal
Shifting Africa’s Narrative: Celebrating Africa Through Literature and cultural Richness
May 17, 2025
A literary discussion in Dakar celebrating African storytelling and cultural identity by highlighting the power of storytelling in shaping perceptions and honoring the richness of African identities.
Africa Day
May 25, 2025
Advocacy videos, street interviews, and champion-led content at Dakar’s Renaissance Monument.
Reparative Justice for Africans: Reclaiming Dignity and Building Accountability
May 24, 2025
Virtual Event
A Pan-African hybrid policy dialogue on gathering policy leaders, advocates, and ONE Champions to unpack the historical and structural injustices facing African communities and explore concrete pathways toward accountability, redress, and systemic reform.
South Africa
Constitution Hill, Johannesburg: Financing Freedom: Towards Fairer Finance and Economic Justice for Africa
May 22, 2025
A powerful panel discussion exploring the high cost of capital as a justice issue affecting Africa’s development. Timed to align with South Africa’s G20 presidency, the discussion will spotlight the need for global financial reforms, elevate African-led solutions, and position fair financing as the next frontier of the continent’s liberation. The evening will feature media engagements, a historical tour of Constitution Hill, and a cocktail reception.
Pan-African Virtual Event
Africa: A Return, Not a Risk
May 22
In partnership with Elevate Africa, ONE will host Africa: A Return, Not a Risk, a virtual event spotlighting Africa’s future through discussions between Elevate Africa fellows and ONE Champions. The event will close with the launch of a special Africa Day youth-led newsletter celebrating resilience, leadership, and innovation.
Africa Day Special Edition Newsletter
ONE Champions will release an Africa Day Special Edition Newsletter, a youth-led digital publication celebrating African resilience, leadership, and innovation. Curated by ONE Champions, it will feature personal reflections, opinion pieces, and creative writing showcasing how young Africans are shaping the continent’s future.