Addis Ababa, March 27, 2025 (FMC) — The Pan African youth leadership Summit will be held in Addis Ababa from 3-5 April 2025 under the theme “Unlocking the power of youth for prosperous Africa”, according to Ministry of Women and Social Affairs.
Briefing the media today, Ethiopia’s Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergoge Tesfaye said the summit aims to enhance the participation of African youths in the effort to build prosperous and sustainable peace of Africa.
Preparation is underway to hold a successful summit in collaboration with African Union and other pertinent bodies, she said.
According to the minister, the summit would play a significant role in fostering pan-Africanism among African youths.
The summit will deliberate on various issues to empower African youths such as diplomacy and to enable them safeguard the interests of Africa in the international arena.
Noting Africa has large youth population, she underscored that empowering youths to actively participate in economic and political issues would foster the effort to build the Africa we want.
The summit will be held at Adwa Victory Memorial Museum and bring some 1000 participants together.
On the side of the event, start up exhibition and cultural exchange, among others, will also be held, the minister said.