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Second Pan-African Festival of Cuban-Trained Graduates

Where
Accra, Ghana
When
24–26 May 2027

Resolution 01/2026, adopted by acclamation on Africa Day, approves Ghana as host of the second festival, under the auspices of OADESSCA.

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Delegates beneath the golden African Union emblem.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE PREPARATORY MEETING

24 September 2026

The preparatory meeting reviewed the results, experiences and key conclusions of the 1st Pan-African Festival of Graduates Trained in Cuba and agreed on the main organizational and action-oriented arrangements for the 2nd Pan-African Festival of Graduates Trained in Cuba, to be held in Ghana from 24–26 May 2027, with 25 May 2027 designated as the Main Festival Day.

The 2nd Festival will seek to consolidate the historic bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Africa and Cuba, while mobilizing the knowledge, professional experience and human capital of African graduates trained in Cuba in support of the sustainable development of the continent and the construction of the Africa We Want, in accordance with the objectives of the African Union Agenda 2063.

KEY DECISIONS
An official three-day programme, complemented by cultural exchange activities and excursions, was agreed upon.

1. FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

24 May 2027 — Arrival and Registration

  • - Arrival and registration of delegations.
  • - Accreditation of participants.
  • - National delegation presentations and exchanges.
  • - Technical presentations during the afternoon session.

25 May 2027 — Main Festival Day

  • - Official opening ceremony.
  • - High-level addresses.
  • - Africa–Cuba solidarity messages.
  • - Special presentations on the historical and contemporary relations between Africa and Cuba.
  • - Afternoon: plenary session featuring national and continental presentations.
  • - Professional exchange and networking among graduates and participants.

26 May 2027 — Continuation and Closing

  • - Continuation of activities and deliberations.
  • - Presentation of projects and initiatives.
  • - Institutional and professional engagements.
  • - Conclusions and closing activities.

27 May 2027 — Visits and Excursion Programme

  • - Visit to the Rawlings Tomb.
  • - Visit to Osu Castle.
  • - Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
  • - Visit to “T” Havana.

28 May 2027

  • - Visit to Aqua Safari Valley.

29 May 2027

  • Departure of delegations.

The Festival Secretariat, in coordination with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), will develop the detailed official programme, including schedules, responsibilities, protocol, transportation and other logistical arrangements.