Ghana’s president renews reparations call at AU summit

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama renewed his call for reparations from countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade and the colonisation of Africa. As reported on July 14th by The North Africa Post, Mahama spoke at the African Union’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where he stressed the urgent and ongoing need to restore Africa’s dignity. Acting as the AU’s Champion for Reparatory Justice, he said the call for reparations is a united demand based on historical truth and moral responsibility.

Mahama also emphasised the importance of global recognition and the need for the global community to support Africa in its pursuit of a more equitable world. Following his statement that “Africa’s demand for reparative justice is no longer a mere murmur,” shared on his official platforms, Mahama highlighted how the movement has grown into a unified and determined campaign to reclaim the continent’s dignity. He also called on the international community to acknowledge this demand and support efforts that link development with Africa’s identity and the pursuit of justice.

The leader of Ghana also tied the issue of reparations to Africa’s wider fight for unity and self-identity, stressing that meaningful progress is impossible without first confronting the historical wrongs that deeply damaged the continent’s heritage. He called for closer international cooperation and a stronger, united push to make sure Africa’s voice is clearly heard on the global stage. He underlined that this is not just a historical matter but one that continues to shape current inequalities and global power dynamics. Mahama’s comments reflect the increasing drive to restore dignity and seek justice through reparations, signaling a shift from passive hope to active mobilisation across the continent. As calls for accountability grow louder, the movement for reparative justice is gaining unprecedented momentum among African nations and diaspora communities alike.