Algeria’s 50th independence anniversary marked by a symposium in Accra
Baku, July 5 (AZERTAC). A symposium to mark the 50th Anniversary of Algeria’s independence, has been held in Accra on the theme:” A Celebration of Frantz Fanon, First Algerian Ambassador to Ghana and Icon of Pan-Africanism.”
It would look at key elements of the struggle for independence by African countries and discuss the significance of the fight for self-rule in modern times.
Vice President John Dramani Mahama, said although Africa was now free from colonialism, a lot more remained to be done.
He recalled that Ghana’s struggle for independence sparked great hope in liberation fighters all over the world, and said Ghana, became a beacon of hope for Africans in the Diaspora.
Vice President Mahama said Ghana had an indelible heritage by the role it had played in the struggle for liberation, and added that this placed on the country, the role and responsibility of always portraying what it basically stood for, which was African unity and liberty.
“We congratulate Algeria for 50 years of independence and the role they continue to play in the strength and progress of Africa..”
The Algerian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Lakhal Benkelai, said as the first Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Frantz Fanon, laid the foundation for a mutually rewarding relationship between the two countries.
He noted the two countries were also tied by their common history and said that, Dr. Nkrumah, was very supportive of Algeria’s struggle for independence.
The Algerian Ambassador said, presently, Africa needed to fight to ensure, that it contributed significantly to decisions made on the international scene, in order to have a say in international policy.
He said this could be achieved by strengthening the African Union, and ensuring, that it had greater influence on global decision making.
Algeria achieved independence on July 5th, 1962.
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