Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, will speak on Reparatory Justice hosted in Accra.
Ablakwa, in a post on X, confirms that the President of France will address the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice being hosted in Accra by President Mahama.
He disclosed that President Macron is expected to welcome a good-faith dialogue on historical injustice against Africans.
In a post on X, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote, “The Government of Ghana confirms that the President of France will address the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice being hosted in Accra by President Mahama.
President Macron is expected to welcome a good-faith dialogue on historical injustice against Africans and outline France’s commitment to Reparatory Justice following the landmark adoption of the Ghana-led UN resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity”.
The information gathered suggests H.E. Emmamuenl Macron will be in Accra, Ghana, between 17th and 19th June, 2026.
The development follows President John Dramani Mahama, through a statement issued by the Government of Ghana, has welcomed a statement by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV acknowledging and apologising for the historical role played by the Holy See of the Catholic Church in legitimising and sustaining the transatlantic slave trade.
According to President Mahama, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s apology is particularly significant and refreshing, as it demonstrates a willingness to confront difficult historical truths in the interest of justice, understanding and reconciliation.
Parts of the statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Thursday, May 28, read, “The Government of the Republic of Ghana warmly welcomes the historic statement by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV acknowledging and apologising for the role played by the Holy See in legitimising and sustaining the enslavement of Africans and the transatlantic slave trade. The statement represents an act of moral courage on the part of the Pope and an important contribution to the ongoing global pursuit of historical truth, human dignity and justice.
Ghana recognises His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s longstanding commitment to service, compassion and the dignity of the human person. Throughout his work, he has advanced principles of social justice, solidarity with the vulnerable, dialogue across communities and moral responsibility in responding to the challenges of our changing world.”
The statement added, “For five centuries, millions of Africans and people of African descent endured unimaginable suffering and dehumanisation through systems of racialised chattel enslavement whose effects continue to shape societies and communities across the world today. Honest recognition of this painful history remains an essential step toward healing, reconciliation and a more just future.
President John Mahama considers this acknowledgement particularly significant at a time when the international community is undertaking deeper reflection on the historical consequences of slavery and colonialism. It reinforces the growing global understanding that confronting historical injustices demands truth-telling and moral responsibility as essential foundations for justice and reconciliation.
Ghana notes that during negotiations on the Resolution, questions relating to historical references concerning the role of the Church, including references to Papal Bulls and related historical issues associated with the transatlantic slave trade, generated extensive discussions. Against this background, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s apology is particularly significant and refreshing, as it demonstrates a willingness to confront difficult historical truths in the interest of justice, understanding and reconciliation”.
See the post below:
The Government of Ghana confirms that the President of France will address the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice being hosted in Accra by President Mahama.
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) June 9, 2026
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