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Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham became the first prime minister of the newly independent Guyana and led the country from 1966 to 1980. Independence Day celebrations in Guyana include military parades, cultural dances and performances, patriotic songs, fireworks displays and other festivities across the country. The golden arrowhead on Guyana’s flag, adopted after independence, represents its growth potential as a new nation. Guyana Independence Day holds special significance in the hearts of its people, symbolizing their resilience, unity, and determination to chart their course as a sovereign nation.

Seychelles and Botswana reaffirmed collaboration in agriculture, education, and tourism. High Commissioner Chandapiwa Nteta sought Seychelles’ international support amid Botswana’s diamond trade challenges. Import restrictions by the G7 on Russian diamonds could impact Botswana’s diamond industry. Okavango Diamond Company urged reconsideration. Discussions with Minister Radegonde included trade, investments, and the Bilateral Air Service Agreement. Both countries share a positive bilateral relationship, with exchanges like Seychellois teachers studying in Botswana and Botswanan teachers in Seychelles’ state schools.

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African Union Day, also known as Africa Day, commemorates the birth of the AU, which succeeded the OAU in promoting unity and cooperation among African states. Founded on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the OAU brought together 32 independent African countries opposing colonialism and apartheid. The AU, launched on July 9, 2002, in Durban, South Africa, by 53 African leaders, adopted a new vision for the continent’s development. Through various initiatives, the AU addresses challenges including peace, security, governance, human rights, health, education, trade, and environment.