The Government of Ghana has confirmed that French President, Emmanuel Macron, will participate in the upcoming Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice to be hosted in Accra under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a social media post on Tuesday June 9, 2026, disclosing that President Macron is expected to contribute to discussions on historical injustices suffered by Africans and outline France’s commitment to the global reparatory justice agenda.
According to the minister, the French leader will welcome constructive dialogue on the enduring impact of slavery and colonialism, following the adoption of a Ghana-led United Nations resolution that declared transatlantic enslavement one of the gravest crimes against humanity.
The conference is expected to bring together political leaders, policymakers, academics and advocates from across Africa and the diaspora to advance conversations on reparations, historical accountability and measures to address the long-term consequences of the transatlantic slave trade.
Ghana has in recent years positioned itself at the forefront of international advocacy for reparatory justice, championing efforts aimed at securing recognition, redress and healing for communities affected by centuries of enslavement and colonial exploitation.
The participation of President Macron is expected to add significant weight to the discussions, given France’s historical ties to Africa and ongoing debates over the role of former colonial powers in addressing historical injustices.
Source: Mavis Fantevi
