Macron to address reparatory justice conference in Accra
The Government of Ghana has confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron will take part in and address the upcoming Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice, which will be held in Accra.
The announcement was made on Tuesday via social media by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
The conference, hosted by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to advance global discussions on reparatory justice, with a particular focus on addressing historical injustices linked to the transatlantic enslavement of Africans.
According to the minister, President Macron is expected to participate in a constructive dialogue on these historical issues and present France’s position and commitments regarding reparatory justice.
The engagement follows the adoption of a Ghana-sponsored United Nations resolution that recognised transatlantic enslavement as the most severe crime against humanity, further intensifying global conversations on reparations and historical responsibility.
The Accra gathering is expected to convene international leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to consider practical approaches to addressing historical injustices and promoting justice-oriented global cooperation.
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