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Flag of the African Union: The flag of the African Union is a green flag with the dark green map of the African continent on a white sun, surrounded by a circle of 55 5-pointed gold stars. 2008–present: Flag of the East African Community: 1992–present: Flag of the Southern African Development Community
The black star of the Ghanaian national flag is a symbol for the emancipation of Africa and unity against colonialism. [24] [25] The black star was adopted from the flag of the Black Star Line, a shipping line incorporated by Marcus Garvey which operated from 1919 to 1922. [26] It became also known as the Black Star of Africa.
Category: Symbols of Africa. ... Flags of Africa (11 C, 61 P) N. National symbols of Niger (8 P) ... Black Star of Africa; P. Pan-African colours
The Black Star of Africa is a black five-pointed star (★) symbolizing Africa in general and Ghana in particular. The Black Star Line, founded in 1919 by Marcus Garvey as part of the Back-to-Africa movement, modelled its name on that of the White Star Line, changing the colour from white to black to symbolise ownership by black people rather than white people.
The flag contains a green background symbolizing the hope of Africa and 55 gold stars to represent the Member States. When first adopted, there were 53 stars. When first adopted, there were 53 stars. However, South Sudan became the 54th member state on 27 July 2011, and Morocco rejoined in January 2017, [ 4 ] bringing the total to 55.
Of these 5 organizations, the MPLA became the ruling party and their flag became the basis for the flag adopted on independence day on November 11, 1975. The MPLA flag has a yellow star in the center on a horizontal red and black background. It was created in 1959 by António Alberto Neto and was adopted by the party in 1960.
Pages in category "Flags of Africa" The following 61 pages are in this category, out of 61 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The palm leaves stand for peace. The gold circle symbolises Africa's wealth and bright future, while the green circle represents African hopes and aspiration for unity. The map of Africa, without boundaries, signifies African unity, while a series of small interlocking red rings at the base of the emblem stand for African solidarity and the blood shed for the liberation of Africa.