Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
RFI

'United front' on slavery reparations after historic summit in Ghana

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (L), Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley (C) and Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (R) arrive at Osu Castle in Accra for a ceremony commemorating the abolition of slavery, 19 June 2026.
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama (L), Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley (C) and Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (R) arrive at Osu Castle in Accra for a ceremony commemorating the abolition of slavery, 19 June 2026. © AP Photo/Reuben Ekow Quansah

Countries pushing for reparations for slavery have hailed a milestone after adopting a shared manifesto for reparatory justice at a global summit in Ghana. Participants said the conference had given new momentum to their fight on both sides of the Atlantic.

The three-day summit at Osu Castle in Accra, which ended on Friday, brought together African countries and descendants of enslaved people in the Caribbean, as well as other international allies.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.