On May 25, an international conference dedicated to Africa Day was held in Baku.

As the continent marks Africa Day 2026, the traditional celebrations of political independence are giving way to a sharp, generational debate over wealth, technology, and what true sovereignty looks like in the modern world.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt etched her name in cricket history, becoming the first player from her country to reach 5,000 runs in women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs).