EVENT DATE: Monday, May 25, 2026
TIME: 08:00 – 10:00am
LOCATION: Freedom Park, Pretoria, South Africa / Virtual (www.silencingtheguns.africa)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Registry.Africa, in partnership with Freedom Park and in alignment with the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063, is proud to announce the 2026 edition of the “Silencing the Guns – Let the Drums Roll” campaign. Launching at 08:00 AM (SAST) on Africa Day, 25 May 2026, this landmark event serves as a continental call to action to eradicate conflict, celebrate a unified identity, and advance a culture of peace across all 55 African Union member states.
The Event: A Symphony of Peace The 2026 event will transform Freedom Park into a sanctuary of unity, combining spiritual reflection, high-level dialogue, and cultural expression. Key activities include:
- Interfaith Prayers: A collective moment of reflection invoking hope for a future free from violence.
- Pan-African Drumming: A drumming performance symbolizing the “heartbeat of Africa.”
Highlighting the day’s cultural proceedings, the event will feature a headline performance by the renowned percussionist and cultural scholar, Dr. Sello Galane. Known for his deep mastery of storytelling, Dr. Galane will lead a mass drumming session designed to unify the continent in a single, powerful rhythm, bridging traditional heritage with the modern aspiration for peace.
The initiative is deeply rooted in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, specifically the flagship project to “Silence the Guns in Africa.” By aligning with the AU’s Master Roadmap, Registry Africa and Freedom Park aim to promote a culture of peace and good governance. The campaign is officially recognized as a critical platform for mobilizing African citizens to take ownership of the continent’s security and developmental agenda.
Registry Africa continues to provide the technological backbone for this movement via the www.silencingtheguns.africa portal. This digital hub allows Africans in the diaspora and across the continent to participate virtually by uploading their own drumming videos, creating a global “digital soundscape” of solidarity.
Media Contacts:
Registry Africa Press Office
Department: Marketing & Communications
Email: marketing@registry.africa
Official Website:www.silencingtheguns.africa