President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to securing justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations.

He made the remarks during the commemoration of the African Union (AU) marking 2025 as the Year for Reparatory Justice.

The president, who currently serves as the AU’s champion for the cause, said he remains dedicated to working with African leaders and stakeholders to advance meaningful progress.

In his Africa Day 2025 message, President Mahama said, “The AU has declared 2025 as the year for justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations. As the AU champion for this critical cause, I am deeply committed to working with you all to achieve this objective.”

The African Union has designated 2025 as the Year of ‘Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,’ following a decision made at the 37th Ordinary Assembly in Addis Ababa.

This theme aims to drive momentum for reparations, promote AU-wide engagement, and support the operationalisation of reparations for historical injustices, such as transatlantic enslavement, colonialism, and apartheid.

This initiative underscores the AU’s commitment to addressing historical injustices, including the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, apartheid, and genocide.

It builds on decades of advocacy and collaboration, aiming to foster unity and establish mechanisms for reparatory justice on a global scale.