{"id":905,"date":"2026-03-25T20:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acalanau.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=905"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:38:04","slug":"ghana-leads-un-adoption-of-landmark-resolution-on-slavery-and-racial-injustice","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/acalanau.org\/fr\/news\/ghana-leads-un-adoption-of-landmark-resolution-on-slavery-and-racial-injustice\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana UN Slavery Reparations Resolution 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations General Assembly adopts a historic declaration recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.  This reflects a broad African support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghana has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone with the successful adoption of its draft resolution addressing slavery and racial injustice at the United Nations. Titled \u201cDeclaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Chattel Enslavement,\u201d the resolution was approved on March 25, 2026, with a decisive vote of 123 in favor, 3 against, and 52 abstentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This outcome underscores the growing international acknowledgment of historical injustices linked to slavery, even as some disagreements remain. The initiative was spearheaded by John Dramani Mahama, renowned as a vocal advocate for reparations on behalf of the African Union. His leadership has helped shift the global conversation from symbolic gestures toward tangible commitments and legal accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, the resolution affirms the transatlantic slave trade and associated systems as crimes against humanity. It calls for enhanced reparations, remembrance, and justice for communities impacted by centuries of exploitation. For many African nations, this vote represents a crucial step toward addressing the enduring legacies of slavery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">African countries displayed a largely unified stance, with nations such as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa supporting the resolution. While at least six countries\u2014Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Eswatini, and Madagascar\u2014chose to abstain, no nation from the continent voted against it. This unanimity reflects Africa\u2019s strong backing for advancing global recognition and accountability for historical atrocities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resolution also paves the way for concrete actions. Member states are expected to bolster laws combating human trafficking and modern slavery, increase public education efforts, and preserve African history and heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking forward, the African Union is poised to build on this momentum through deeper cooperation and policy reforms. Ghana\u2019s leadership has been instrumental throughout the process, marking a clear move toward justice and a more accountable global framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":907,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-905","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ghana UN Slavery Reparations Resolution 2026 - The African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) Website<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The United Nations General Assembly adopts a historic declaration recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, reflecting broad African support\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/acalanau.org\/fr\/news\/ghana-leads-un-adoption-of-landmark-resolution-on-slavery-and-racial-injustice\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ghana UN Slavery Reparations Resolution 2026 - 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