The Pan-African Congress refers to a series of meetings held to promote unity and cooperation among people of African descent worldwide. The first congress took place in 1900 in London, organized by figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and Henry Sylvester Williams. These gatherings aimed to address issues such as colonialism, racism, and the rights of Africans and people of African descent. Over the years, the congresses evolved, with significant meetings occurring in cities like Paris and Accra. The events played a crucial role in the development of the Pan-Africanism movement, advocating for independence and self-determination across the African continent and the diaspora.