Reparations for Slavery: Accra Gathers Heads of State and Experts to Move to Action – La Nouvelle Tribune

Ghana opened an international summit in Accra on June 17, 2026, focused on reparations for slavery and colonialism, bringing together ministers, researchers, and civil society representatives. Discussions cover concrete forms of reparations (financial, symbolic, heritage), restitution of artworks, official apologies, and UN Security Council reform. President John Mahama, leading for the African Union, builds on a March 25, 2026 UN resolution labeling the slave trade a crime against humanity. A French delegation attends, following announcements by Emmanuel Macron.