Mahama Leads African Group Push for Landmark UN Resolution on Transatlantic Slave Trade
John Dramani Mahama has engaged member states at the United Nations General Assembly ahead of the anticipated adoption of a historic resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.
Addressing the Assembly on behalf of the African Group, Mahama emphasized the enduring importance of remembrance, accountability, and shared global responsibility. He noted that the moment represents decades of reflection and growing international resolve to confront the legacy of slavery.
“Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a path to healing and reparative justice,” he stated. “The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting.”
The proposed resolution, developed through months of extensive c...