12 February 2026 — Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged that Ghana will propose a formal United Nations resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. The announcement came during the annual New Year exchange with the Diplomatic Corps, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to international justice and historical reparations. �
President Mahama outlined this foreign policy priority alongside Ghana’s broader diplomatic strategy for 2026, which focuses on economic transformation, regional stability, and strengthened international cooperation. He also highlighted Ghana’s recent macroeconomic improvements, including reduced inflation and a stronger currency, as foundations for sustaining global engagement.
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The President highlighted policy reforms such as the Ghana Gold Board establishment, infrastructure programs, and labour mobility agreements as part of the nation’s drive to enhance investor confidence. Ghana aims to build broad support for the resolution, which aligns with its advocacy for reparative justice for Africans and people of African descent. �
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, underscored the importance of multilateralism and economic diplomacy as pillars of national development, and reaffirmed commitment to strengthening ties with global partners. �
The initiative has drawn attention from African Union representatives and international partners, who view Ghana’s leadership in this area as a defining moment in global discourse on historical injustice and reparations.
