The Cultural Day on the fourth day brought together artists, ministers, intellectuals, and diaspora representatives around a central theme: “Traditions, arts, heritage, and African identities”.

Minister Isaac TCHIAKPE launched the Lomé Initiative for Pan-African Cultural Cooperation, while voices from Cuba, Brazil, and French Guiana reaffirmed the unbreakable bonds between Africa and its diaspora.

Culture: A Strategic Lever of Sovereignty

Minister Isaac TCHIAKPE opened this day with a crystal-clear conviction: “Culture is not a mere supplement to the soul. It is an instrument of sovereignty, of cohesion for the great African family, and of reclaiming our narrative.”

The Lomé Initiative proposes a concrete framework for Pan-African cultural cooperation, structured around four major pillars: interministerial cooperation, cultural diplomacy, support for creation, and heritage digitization.

This day also celebrated Africa-Diaspora unity through vibrant testimonies from Cuba, Brazil, and French Guiana.