Welcome to the Page 2026
Annual Council Meeting of the Global Black Centre
February 28, 2026
Primarily dedicated to ensuring the successful delivery of the Annual Council Meeting 2026. A historic milestone for Global Black Empowerment.
Location
Adwa Victory Memorial, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Starting 03:00 AM Local Time
Strategic Leadership Team
Towering figures of vision and purpose
Dr. Julius Garvey
GLOBAL PATRON
Sole surviving son of the Legendary Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, the Global Patron of the Centre.
H.E. Demeke Mekonnen
PRESIDENT
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
Mr Robin Walker
VICE PRESIDENT (Diaspora Division)
Nicknamed, "Mr.Black History Man", rampantly known community leader and prolific author of more than 24 books on black history of which the three books are on Ethiopia.
Dr Sylvia Nkanyuza
VICE PRESIDENT (Continent Africa Division)
Renowned Professor of Psychology and Law, South Africa
H.E. Professor David Francis
EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Former Chief State Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leon, Author of more than 13 books and Professor Emeritus.
Mr. Tsegaye Chama
SECRETARY GENERAL
Visionary Pioneer and Initiator, guiding the Global Black Centre from the moment of its inception through its founding to its living present.
Professor Earl Taylor
SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIPenior
Senior Advisor to the Strategic Leadership
Mr Chaliye Geremew
BOARD MEMBER
A visionary entrepreneur and the steadfast backbone of GBC, whose legacy inspires generations.
Ms Clare Redwood
BOARD MEMBER
Resolute Pan-Africanist, Senior Coordinator
Mr John Matthew
BOARD MEMBER
Author and Mathematician, Devoted Pan-Africanist
Dr Ayesheshim Teka
BOARD MEMBER
Entrepreneur, Investor and Businessman, and staunch supporter of the Vision of the Global Black Centre.
Support & Partnership
Key Sponsors & Partners
We gratefully acknowledge the organisations and institutions whose generous support enables our mission
Republic of Azerbaijan
Prime Sponsor
AIDA
Prime Sponsor
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Banking Partner
CBE Birr
Banking Partner
Ministry of Tourism
Government Partner
Adwa Victory Memorial
Our People
Leaders Key Sponsors & Partners
Speakers, corporate executives, and teams driving the vision of the Global Black Centre
Dr. Julius Garvey
Patron
H.E. Demeke Mekonnen
President
H.E. Ambassador Ruslan Nasibov
Ambassador of Azerbaijan
About the Event
This Annual Council Meeting 2026 is a Historic Milestone for Global Black Empowerment.
For grassroots supporters and members from across the world, this event is the realization of a long-held dream. It represents the culmination of two decades of relentless planning, organizing, mobilizing, and coordinating support for a movement that has now transformed into a lasting institution.
At its core, this institution, the Global Black Centre, was born from a recognition that the global Black community has long suffered from the absence of strong, self-created and self-financed institutions. Institutions capable of addressing the pressing issues of Black history, heritage, and education, and of empowering the next generation to rise with confidence and knowledge.
"This Council Meeting is a declaration of independence in thought and structure, a testament to the resilience of a people who refused to wait for validation from outside forces."
Call to Convene
"You stand at the threshold of history.
Here begins the true claiming of an institution,
born of the Black spirit,
rooted in the Black race,
and destined to endure as our own."
Distinguished guests, esteemed leaders, and champions of the global African spirit, the imperative to preserve, protect, and project the legacy of people of African descent has never been more urgent.
Who Is Drawn to the Meeting
- Senior government executives at national, regional, and local levels
- Ministers of culture and tourism, alongside leading experts
- Museum and heritage directors and managers
- University presidents and eminent scholars
- Civil society leaders and distinguished dignitaries
Core Discussions
Speakers will confront the critical questions of our time: cultural sovereignty, educational access, heritage preservation, and the role of Black led institutions in shaping global discourse and sustainable development.
Connect With Us
Global Black Centre Secretariat
Address
Adwa Victory Memorial
Piazza, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
General Inquiries
Web: www.globalblackcentre.orgEmail: info@globalblackcentre.orgTsegaye@globalblackcentre.orgPhone: +251 988 671 518