About this Event
Join us in Abuja as we commemorate African Liberation Day 2025, a day of reflection, unity, and action. This year’s celebration brings together Africans and allies from across the globe to honor the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom and to reignite the spirit of Pan-Africanism. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, cultural exhibitions, and youth-led forums, we will explore the past, engage the present, and shape the future of a liberated and empowered Africa.
Building Bridges Across Borders
This year’s African Liberation Day in Abuja is a catalyst for connection. It brings together activists, academics, artists, and policymakers in one powerful space to build networks of solidarity and innovation. From informal meetups to structured collaborations, the event is designed to spark partnerships that transcend boundaries and drive forward the African agenda with a united voice.
🟩 AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY 2025
Theme: “Reclaiming Our Roots, Reimagining Our Future”
Date: May 25th – 27th, 2025
Venue: International Conference Centre, Abuja & Partner Locations
🔸 DAY 1: Sunday, May 25th – HERITAGE & REFLECTION
Commemorating the struggles, sacrifices, and victories of African liberation movements
Morning: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses
📍 Main Auditorium, International Conference Centre
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– Arrival & Registration
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– Opening National Anthem & Pan-African Invocation
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– Welcome Address by the Host Country Representative
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– Keynote Address: “From Struggle to Strength – The Legacy of African Unity”
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– Cultural Parade of Nations
Afternoon: Liberation Symposium
📍 ICC Breakout Halls
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– Panel 1: Freedom Fighters & Founders – Remembering the Icons
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– Panel 2: Post-Colonial Africa – What Have We Learned?
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– Film Screening: “African Independence” (Documentary)
Evening: Cultural Night & Liberation Concert
📍 Eagle Square, Abuja
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– Traditional Dance Performances & Spoken Word
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– Live Music by Pan-African Artists
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– Fireworks & Light Show
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– Close
🔸 DAY 2: Monday, May 26th – INNOVATION & YOUTH POWER
Focusing on youth empowerment, digital transformation, and the future of Africa
Morning: Youth Innovation Forum
📍 ICC Youth Hall
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– Breakfast Roundtable: “Tech for Liberation: Youth as Changemakers”
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– Keynote: “The African Digital Renaissance”
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– Startup Showcase: African Youth Entrepreneurs Pitching Ideas
Afternoon: Masterclasses & Breakout Workshops
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– Workshop A: Building Pan-African Brands
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– Workshop B: Green Energy & Climate Justice for Africa
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– Workshop C: Creative Arts, Film, & Storytelling as Resistance
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– Fireside Chat: Diaspora Dialogue – Bridging Continents, Uniting Visions
Evening: Networking Mixer – Youth Meets Elders
📍 Banquet Hall, ICC
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– Intergenerational Dialogue
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– Light Dinner, Music, and Conversations
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– Close
🔸 DAY 3: Tuesday, May 27th – UNITY & ACTION
Charting the path forward for continental integration, trade, and sustainable development
Morning: Policy & Partnership Summit
📍 Main ICC Auditorium
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– Plenary: “The African Continental Free Trade Area: A New Liberation?”
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– Government & Civil Society Roundtable
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– Signing of Joint Declaration on Pan-African Solidarity & Sustainable Development
Afternoon: Solidarity March & Community Impact Projects
📍 Unity Fountain to ICC (March)
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– Solidarity March & Rally (Traditional Attire Encouraged)
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– Launch of Pan-African Library Initiative
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– Community Tree-Planting & Sanitation Drive
Evening: Closing Ceremony & Awards Night
📍 ICC Grand Hall
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– African Unity Awards (Youth, Women, Diaspora, Arts, Diplomacy)
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– Closing Speech: “Africa Must Lead Itself”
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– Live Performance & Cultural Send-off
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– End of Celebrations
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