African Border Day

The African Border Day is an annual event celebrated on 7 June to promote peace, cross-border cooperation and regional and continental integration in Africa.^[1]

History

The African Border Day was launched as part of the African Union Border Programme (AUBP) to strengthen conflict prevention mechanisms amongst African states.^[2]

The first African Border Day celebration was held in 2011 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.^[3]

References

1. Kodjo, Tchioffo. "African Union Border Programme (AUBP) - African Union - Peace and Security Department". African Union,Peace and Security Department. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
2. "Border governance in Africa: Support to the African Union Border Programme (AUBP)". United Nations Network on Migration. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
3. "Africa: AU Celebrates First African Border Day". News From Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-12.