French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to address the upcoming Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra, a major international gathering being hosted by Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to advance discussions on reparatory justice for historical injustices committed against Africans and people of African descent.
The conference, which is being convened under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, will bring together world leaders, policymakers, academics, and civil society organizations to discuss pathways toward addressing the enduring consequences of the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation.
According to the Government of Ghana, President Macron is expected to use the platform to support constructive dialogue on historical injustices and outline France’s position on reparatory justice. His participation is being viewed as a significant development in the global conversation surrounding accountability, reconciliation, and historical redress.
The conference follows the landmark adoption of a Ghana-led United Nations resolution that declared the Transatlantic Slave Trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution received broad international support and has renewed calls for greater recognition of the long-term social, economic, and cultural impacts of slavery.
Government officials say the Accra conference aims to move discussions beyond recognition and toward practical actions, partnerships, and policy frameworks that can help address historical inequities affecting African nations and the global African diaspora.
President Mahama has consistently advocated for reparatory justice, arguing that acknowledging historical wrongs is essential to building a more equitable international order. The participation of President Macron is expected to add momentum to the discussions and highlight growing international engagement on the issue.
The conference is anticipated to place Ghana at the center of a global conversation on justice, historical accountability, and the future of Africa’s relationship with former colonial powers.
