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# africa day

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21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# Joseph Okoh
What does Africa Day mean to Afro-Irish people living here today?
It’s a celebration of culture and a recognition of success, mixed with demands for better recognition and a reflection on what is happening in Sudan.
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# Farmleigh House
Emails highlight confusion at Dublin City Council over unexpected change to Africa Day
It added that an offer of funding was made by the Department of Foreign Affairs in March 2019, “at which stage Dublin City Council had finalised the local Africa Day programme”.
# Farmleigh House
Huge confusion conveyed to Department after unexpected cancellation of flagship Africa Day event
There was much confusion about what events were on after the Department made a last-minute decision to take a different approach to Africa Day.
# weekend guide
From leprechauns to kite surfers - here are seven interesting things happening around Ireland
Stuck for ideas? Check out our event guide.
Voices
To shape a fairer Africa in the next 50 years, we must listen to women
The African Union’s ‘Agenda 2063’ sets out a vision for the continent’s development over the next half-century – but how will it be reached?
Voices
'My life in Ireland is the normal tapestry of pleasure and pain – but the good far outweighs any bad'
It took me a little time to get used to a new culture, but I have discovered that Irish people love spreading happiness and positivity.
Voices
'My experience in Ireland has been quite simply incredible'
My life here has given me amazing opportunities as a professional musician. I don’t miss a lot of things from Kinshasa (apart from the sun, obviously).
Voices
Opinion: It is a great feeling knowing that your children can call Ireland home
The longer one stays in Ireland and gets to know Irish people, the nuances and craic and communities.
Voices
Opinion: I was a vulnerable girl when I came to Ireland, and I’m forever grateful to the loving friends I met
As an orphan in Uganda, I was faced with a lot of challenges growing up. But when I moved to Ireland my life changed: I felt safe.
Voices
Opinion: Equality and social justice for women is my life’s work
In the run-up to Africa Day, Salome Mbugua discusses her social justice work in Ireland and various African countries.
Voices
Column: With a positive attitude and determination to succeed, the sky is the limit
Africa Day celebrations are taking place nationwide this weekend. Here, entrepreneur Timi Martins talks about being an entrepreneur in Ireland.
Voices
Column: Dance has the ability to bring people together, no matter where they're from
Africa Day celebrations are taking place nationwide. Here, student and dancer Onai Tafuma writes about her life in Ireland.
Voices
Column: 'Africa is not a single country, many countries and cultures make up the continent'
Africa Day celebrations are taking place nationwide this week. Here, writer and broadcaster Carol Azams writes about her life in Ireland.
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Column: Our changing relationship with Africa is strong and enduring
Yes, Africa faces huge challenges, but it is also making remarkable progress and Ireland played its part in that, writes TD Joe Costello.