French President Emmanuel Macron is set to address the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra, the Government of Ghana has announced.
The disclosure was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a social media post on Tuesday.
The conference will be hosted by President John Dramani Mahama and is expected to advance discussions on reparatory justice for historical injustices, particularly those linked to the transatlantic enslavement of Africans.
According to Ablakwa, President Macron will participate in what has been described as a good-faith dialogue on historical injustices committed against Africans.
The French leader is also expected to outline France’s position and commitments regarding reparatory justice and ongoing efforts to address historical concerns.
Macron’s participation comes amid renewed international discussions on reparations following the adoption of a Ghana-led United Nations resolution recognising transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity.
The resolution has strengthened calls for greater historical accountability and deeper conversations on how nations can address the long-term effects of slavery and colonialism.
The Accra conference is expected to bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics and other stakeholders to examine practical pathways toward reparatory justice.
Participants will explore measures aimed at addressing historical wrongs while promoting dialogue, reconciliation and justice at the international level.
The event is expected to further position Ghana at the centre of global conversations on reparations and historical accountability.
