Kazakhstan Celebrates Africa Day with Reception Ceremony at Nazarbayev University – The Astana Times

Nur-Sultan – the Kazakh capital – hosted a celebratory event paying tribute to the history and rich culture of Africa at the Nazarbayev University (NU) on June 24.

The event was initiated by the Embassies of South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Libya’s Charge de Affairs in Kazakhstan.

Africa Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity, created on May 25, 1963, which later changed to the African Union.

Egyptian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Manal Yehia El Shinawi said 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the African Union in his opening remarks. “I am honored that this event is taking place at a time when our countries are celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Kazakhstan – 30 years of cooperation, brotherhood and friendship,” she said.

Morocco Pavilion Booth

The theme of the African Union for 2022 is Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security in the African Continent. The association seeks to strengthen health and social protection systems to enhance agricultural and food systems, attract investment in nutrition, and accelerate human social and economic capital development.

Mohamed Rashid Maninou, Morocco’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, noted the role of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Organization for Food Security in addressing the current challenges, which align with the agenda of African countries.

“The organization currently comprises 22 African countries, and was established with the intention of preparing and assisting members through its ambitious program to enhance food security,” Maninou said.

Ambassador Maniou expressed the hope for further cooperation with Kazakhstan in various fields.

Professor Ilesanmi Adesida, who served as provost of Nazarbayev University, gave the historical background of the date. “We are honored to celebrate Africa this year. The celebration is something to hold high. Because in 1963, the great gentleman and intellectual came to Addis Ababa to form the Organization of African Unity. His name was Gamal Abdel Nasser, Haile Selassie and Kwame Nkrumah are … what they created in terms of principles is still very important today. And it also flows through today’s theme – Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent,” added Adesida Told.

Egypt Pavilion Booth

As an international research university in Central Asia, Nazarbayev University welcomes talented students from all countries, Professor Edesida said. The university has 150 foreign students on campus, including students from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and The Gambia.

The professor also shared the poignant story of a South African student who flew from South Africa to Kazakhstan two weeks ago to obtain a master’s degree in engineering management. “Her mother flew all the way from Ethiopia. His father died of COVID last year. When he was giving a speech at the graduation ceremony for graduate students, his mother had come to celebrate and stood by all the time.

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