A Vibrant Day Of Celebration; 2025 Africa Day in Rome.

By Mabi Azefor Fominyen,

The Eternal City recently became a vibrant mosaic of cultures as it hosted the African Day celebration for 2025. Embassies and communities from across the African continent gathered in Rome to showcase the beauty of unity in diversity.

The day was marked by inspiring speeches, including one by the African Union Chairman/President of the Republic of Angola João Manuel Goncalves Lorenco, emphasizing the importance of solidarity. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative echoed these sentiments, underlining the strong bonds between Italy and  African nations.

The celebration was also a feast for the senses, with a lush display of cuisines representing the diverse flavours of Africa. Attendees indulged in a culinary journey, savouring the rich variety of dishes that showcased the continent's gastronomic heritage. It was a delicious reminder of the unity in diversity that African Day stands for.