Strengthening Afro-Caribbean ties: A name to have a good time Africa-Caricom day

In an effort to strengthen and have a good time the deep-rooted connections between Africa and the Caribbean, Barbados Ambassador to the Caribbean Neighborhood (Caricom), David Commissiong, is championing the necessity for “people-based annual commemorative actions” in honor of Africa-Caricom Day.

A day born from diplomatic ties

On September 7, 2021, a landmark assembly was held between the Heads of Authorities of Caricom and the African Union (AU).

From this gathering, a unanimous choice was made to earmark September 7 of each subsequent 12 months as Africa-Caricom Day. Moreover, plans have been laid out to host an annual Africa-Caricom Summit, accommodating each digital or in-person participation, on this vital day. 

Since then, no subsequent summits have been held. Nonetheless, Ambassador Commissiong is hopeful that with the latest strengthening of relations between the area and Africa, extra could be finished this 12 months in direction of a commemoration of the day.

Glimpses of stronger relations

Commissiong is hopeful as a result of sequence of developments that trace at stronger ties between Africa and the Caribbean. 

Notably, prior to now two years, the African Export – Import Financial institution (Afreximbank) has made strides within the Caribbean group. Moreover, Barbados’ proactive method in establishing embassies in African nations akin to Ghana and Kenya signifies a step ahead in diplomatic relations. 

The latest Reparations Examine Tour to the Caribbean, organized by the African Union- Financial Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), additional attests to this rising bond.

Commissiong emphasizes the significance of Africa-Caricom Day, stating it ought to primarily function a bridge to unite the African and Caribbean folks.

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A glimpse into this 12 months’s celebrations

The Barbados Ambassador disclosed a sequence of occasions lined as much as have a good time Africa-Caricom Day. Amongst them, flag-raising ceremonies are slated to happen on the Authorities Headquarters of each AU and Caricom member nation. 

Moreover, nations are inspired to have interaction in considerate reflections, diving deep into the excellent aspects of their intertwined histories and engagements.

 

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