La The first edition of Africa Day 2024 will be held in Paris on October 3, 2024. The event is organized jointly by Sciences Po and the French African Foundation, with the support of Jeune Afrique.

The first edition of Africa Day 2024 aims to highlight African successes and excellence while changing the perception that France and the rest of the world have of the continent. It is organized jointly by Sciences Po and the French African Foundation, with the support of Jeune Afrique, and aims to change the way the continent is viewed. The event invites students and young graduates from leading international schools to discuss with leaders in the economic, cultural and media sectors on the challenges that African nations face. Among the guests are influential figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as leading figures in Africa, such as Serge Ekué, head of the West African Development Bank (BOAD), and the Congolese artist Fally Ipupa. More than twenty personalities from economic, cultural and political circles are expected to attend Africa Day 2024.