Ouagadougou | Nairobi | Accra – As the African continent continues its collective march toward unity, justice, and sovereignty, the annual African Liberation Week (ALW) has emerged as one of the most impactful mass mobilisations in Pan-African civil society. Organised under the leadership of Africans Rising, ALW has become a dynamic platform for Africans at home and in the diaspora to take action on the continent’s most urgent social, political, and economic issues.
From humble beginnings in 2017—when just over 2,000 volunteers launched 300 events across 42 countries—African Liberation Week has grown into a continent-wide mobilisation that, by 2023, saw over 1,000 coordinated actions across 50 countries. Themes have ranged from illicit financial flows and modern slavery to public health, climate justice, and regional integration.
2025: Expanding the Legacy Under a Unified Theme
This year, African Liberation Week returns under the powerful theme:
“A Borderless Africa for All Africans.”
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In continuation of a growing movement for free movement and continental integration, the 2025 mobilisation will push harder for systemic change—rallying strategic alliances, grassroots mobilisation, and cross-border advocacy to drive a unified Pan-African agenda.
Through strategic collaborations with grassroots organisations, civil society networks, trade unions, women’s groups, youth collectives, and climate justice advocates, Africans Rising aims to elevate both awareness and action across the continent.
“In 2025, we aim to expand our legacy by driving systemic change through strategic alliances, grassroots mobilizations, and cross-border advocacy,” reads the mobilisation’s statement of intent.
Key Objectives for ALW 2025
- Mobilize Africans across all 54 African countries to demand the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement.
- Organize over 500 events across the continent and diaspora, tackling sub-themes such as climate justice, gender justice, economic justice, and conflict solidarity.
- Reach at least 5 million people through both digital campaigns and on-the-ground actions.
- Coordinate peaceful Borderless Africa Marches in major cities across the continent.
- Strengthen partnerships with key organisations, media outlets, and social movements.
Theme and Sub-Themes for 2025
While the overarching theme remains “A Borderless Africa for All Africans,” the mobilisation also incorporates four critical sub-themes:
- Pan-African Solidarity with African Countries Affected by Conflicts
- Climate and Environmental Justice
- Gender Justice
- Economic Justice
These themes reflect a commitment to an intersectional liberation struggle that includes freedom of movement, peacebuilding, sustainability, and inclusive development.
Mobilisation Activities and Calendar
African Liberation Week 2025 will take place from 19th to 25th May, offering a full week of engagement through:
- Pre-mobilisation conversations with members for clarity, preparation, and coordination
- A Pan-African-wide Borderless Africa March
- Country-level actions aligned with the sub-themes
- Stakeholder engagement forums
- An interactive map showcasing all registered events and their locations
- Media collaborations to increase ALW visibility and document its impact
- Publication of reports, pictures, and videos from member-organised events
Registration and Participation
Organisers are calling on individuals, organisations, and collectives to register their events and join the growing movement. Those interested can sign up their actions and access the full concept note through the official Africans Rising platform.
From community-led education campaigns and digital town halls, to peaceful marches and public art installations—African Liberation Week 2025 will be a continent-wide testament to the enduring call for African unity, freedom, and sovereignty.
In the spirit of Sankara, Nkrumah, Garvey, and everyday Africans rising across the globe, this May, the continent will speak with one voice: borderless, fearless, and determined.