What does it mean to be African?
As Africa Day 2026 is marked, we hear from three Africans across generations on what it means to be African. And, South African activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla return home.
May 25 is Africa Day, observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity - now known as the African Union (AU). We spoke to three Africans, a generation X, a millennial and a Gen Z about the dreams and aspirations Africans today.
And South African activists on the Gaza bound Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home. The activists were on board the flotilla taking aid to Gaza before being intercepted and detailed by Israeli soldiers. We heard from some of them, who claimed that Israeli security forces subjected them to torture but Israel denies this.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Basma El Atti and Blessing Aderogba
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Technical producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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