Africa Week 2024: Celebrating Innovation, Development, and Culture in Africa

UNESCO Africa Week returns in 2024 with a rich and varied program under the theme "Education for Innovation, Development, and Culture in Africa."

Last update:22 May 2024

Dates: May 22-24, 2024
Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris

This annual event celebrates the cultural diversity of the African continent and highlights the importance of education for sustainable development and innovation.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Opening Ceremony ( by invitation only)
The week will kick off on Wednesday, May 22, with a grand opening ceremony in Room I.

will be welcomed from 9:30 AM with African musical ambiance, followed by the arrival of VIPs at 10:10 AM. Introductory remarks will start at 10:40 AM, followed by the screening of a video related to this year's theme. Remarks will include those from the President of the Organizing Committee, the President of the Africa Group, and the Director-General of UNESCO or their representative.

Performances and Exhibitions
The morning will continue with artistic performances at 11:20 AM, followed by the opening of exhibitions and craft stalls, accompanied by a musical interlude in the Pas Perdus, Miro, and Ségur halls.

Exhibitions, Craft Stalls, Book Fair
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the Miro Room, Pas Perdus Hall, and Ségur Hall.

AfriKids Session
The afternoon will be dedicated to children with the "AfriKids" session from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Actes Room. This session will include various activities:

Calligraphy & Creative Painting Workshop
Special session of African storytelling readings
Children's/Doll fashion show

Live Chat & Arts Animations

Live chat: discussions
Learning for Sustainable Peace: The Role of Culture and Education - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the Ségur Hall
Live art: musical performances
Dikanza do Semba - 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM in the Ségur Hall

Fashion Show
A fashion show is scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Room I, showcasing the richness of African fabrics and styles. Eleven countries will participate: Algeria, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Mali, Morocco, South Africa, Sudan, Togo

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Exhibitions and Book Fair
Exhibitions, book fair, and arts and crafts stalls will continue from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Conferences
A conference/panel on the theme "How does education contribute to promoting African culture in its diversity?" will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Room IV.

Eminent researchers and personalities will offer their thoughts on the contribution of education to strengthening cultural diversity in Africa. These interventions will be followed by discussions with the public.
Speakers:

Professor Dr. KHALED EL-ENANY (EGYPT):
Sub-theme: "Raising young people's awareness of cultural heritage: Egyptian strategies and Egyptian initiatives & quot.
Dr. SAO OUSMANE (MAURITANIA): University Researcher
Sub-theme: "The importance of cultural diversity in schools: Why and how?
Dr. AHMED SKOUNTI (MOROCCO): Professor of Anthropology,Cultural Heritage Expert at the Institut National des Sciences de l'Archéologie et du Patrimoine (INSAP), Rabat: 'Education and Cultural Heritage in Africa: Introductory considerations'.
Ms AMINATA TRAORE (MALI): Professor of economics and management,President of the association Les Enfants du Djoliba: 'Library is an inclusive space that can become a powerful cultural vector for local communities, especially children.
Dr. Safiatou DIALLO (GUINEA): Senior Researcher in the UNDP social cohesion project, Founder and President of the Center d'Innovation et de Recherche pour le Développement (CIRD) in Conakry. "How education contributes to the promotion of African African culture in all its diversity".
Moderator: Prof. Cyril MUSILA, Deputy Permanent Delegate of the Democratic Republic of Congo to UNESCO

Live art: musical performances
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Ségur Hall

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM with DJ Amapiano France in the Ségur Hall

Live chat: discussions
New pathways in artificial intelligence for African youth and development - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Ségur Hall

Reception-Cocktail
A tasting lunch of typical African dishes will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on the Piazza.

Cinema

Theme: "Education for Innovation, Development, and Culture in Africa.

Cinema Screenings of African films will take place from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Cinema Room and Room IV

A Year at the French (2017)

4:00 pm - Salle Cinéma
100 minutes
In 1969, a young boy, Mehdi, leaves his hometown and enters the French Lyautey High School in Casablanca. The film narrates his educational journey and the cultural differences between Moroccans and the French post-independence. The author of the book on which the film is based will be present at the book fair.

In 1969, a young boy, Mehdi, leaves his hometown and enters the French Lyautey High School in Casablanca. The film narrates his educational journey and the cultural differences between Moroccans and the French post-independence. The author of the book on which the film is based will be present at the book fair.

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Bernard Dadie, a Man of Freedom (2023)

4:00 PM - Salle de Cinéma
78 minutes
Documentary on Bernard Dadie, Ivorian writer and anti-colonial freedom fighter. The film explores his political journey and struggle for Côte d'Ivoire's independence, highlighting his influence on African education and culture.

This is a documentary on Bernard Dadie, an Ivorian writer dedicated to anticolonial liberty and the emancipation of the african man. The film displays his political journey and his fight for the independence of Cote d’Ivoire. The film relates to education and culture by portraying Bernard Dadié who was a pioneer of African and pan-African literature.

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Goodbye Julia (2023)

5:45pm - Room 4
120 minutes
Mona, a former singer from the North, hires Julia, from the South, as a maid out of guilt. The film explores cultural differences between North and South Sudan before the separation. It won the Freedom Prize at the Cannes Festival.

Mona, a former middle-class singer from the North, employs Julia who comes from the South as a servant out of guilt for having her husband killed. The film won the Freedom Prize at Cannes Festival. This film relates to culture by demonstrating the difference between the communities of North and South Sudan, before the separation of South Sudan.

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African Glory (2023)

4pm - Room 4
60 minutes
Documentary on Emperor Abu Bakr II of the Manden Empire and his journey to the Americas in the 13th century. This educational and historical film will be followed by a Q&A session and a cocktail organized by Canal Plus.

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The Park of the Reconciliation (2024)

19h20 - Salle cinéma
75 minutes
This film tells the story of the restoration of Gorongosa Park after the civil war, through collaboration between the government and a philanthropist. The park has become a center for scientific research and community development, embodying innovation and cultural development in Africa.

This movie displays the restoration of the Gorongosa Park in Mozambique years after the war through the collaboration between the government and a protected area philanthropist. The restauration of the park also strengthens the development of populations, and the park became a place of scientific research. This film most relates to the theme as it demonstrates a cultural/national site that has spawned innovation and development.

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Friday, May 24, 2024

Exhibitions and Conferences
Exhibitions and the book fair will continue until 3:00 PM. A second conference/panel on the theme "Education in Africa for the preservation of oceans" will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Room IV.

Conference on May 24, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Room IV

Theme: "Education in Africa for the preservation of oceans"
Eminent researchers and personalities will offer their thoughts on the contribution of education to the preservation of the oceans and their biodiversity. These interventions will be followed by discussions with the public.

Speakers:

Mrs Anisabel de Camos Verissimo e Costa (ANGOLA), President of the Board of Directors of the National Maritime Agency of Angola.
Mr Athanase ESAKI TSHOFU (DRC) , Doctoral student in public law specializing in international law of the sea and international environmental law. "Education and preservation of oceans".
Mr. Mohamed CISSOUMA (IVORY COAST), Deputy Manager
Marine Operations Manager (India, Middle East & Africa) at Bureau Veritas. "Education in Africa for the preservation
preservation of the oceans".
Ms Francesca SANTORO, Ocean Literacy Program Manager Literacy"/ IOC
Mr Denis CHANG SENG, Head of Tsunami Programs Ready in North Africa, Tsunami Section / IOC
Moderator: Dr. SAO OUSMANE (Mauritania) University Researcher

Live chat: discussions
Youth, World Heritage, and Education for Innovation and Development in Africa - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Ségur Hall

Live Arts Animations
Live art: musical performances
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM in the Ségur Hall

Reception-Cocktail
Another tasting of typical African dishes will take place from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on the Piazza.

Closing Ceremony and Gala Evening
The closing ceremony with a gala evening will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Room I, featuring artistic performances, dances, songs, and African folklore. Participating countries include Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan

Africa Week 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event, celebrating African cultural richness while emphasizing the crucial role of education in development and innovation.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover and celebrate the diversity and creativity of the African continent.

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