The Government of Ghana has announced that French President Emmanuel Macron will address the upcoming Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a post on social media.
The conference, which will be hosted by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to bring together global leaders and stakeholders to advance discussions on reparatory justice for historical injustices, particularly those arising from the transatlantic enslavement of Africans.
According to Mr. Ablakwa, President Macron is expected to participate in what he described as a good-faith dialogue on the historical injustices suffered by Africans. The French leader is also expected to outline France’s position on reparatory justice and highlight the country’s commitments toward addressing the issue.
The conference is anticipated to serve as an important platform for fostering international dialogue on historical accountability, reconciliation and pathways toward reparative justice.
The engagement follows the recent adoption of a Ghana-sponsored United Nations resolution that formally recognised transatlantic slavery and the slave trade as among the gravest crimes against humanity. The landmark resolution has reignited global conversations around reparations, historical justice and accountability for the enduring impacts of slavery.
The conference in Accra is expected to attract world leaders, policymakers, academics and key stakeholders from across the globe to discuss practical pathways for addressing historical injustices. Deliberations will focus on advancing meaningful dialogue on reparatory justice, fostering international cooperation and identifying actionable measures to promote equity and historical accountability.