Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has departed Ghana following her participation in the Next Steps High-Level Consultative Conference on Reparatory Justice and the joint Africa–United States observance of Juneteenth held in Accra.
President John Dramani Mahama, who hosted the conference, was at the Accra International Airport to bid her farewell after the conclusion of the high-level engagements.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the conference brought together global leaders who endorsed an outcome document reinforcing a collective commitment to truth-telling, historical accountability, restitution, and deeper cooperation between Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider African diaspora.
Strengthening Africa–Diaspora cooperation
The event was described as a major milestone in the global reparatory justice movement, highlighting renewed efforts to address the historical legacies of slavery and colonialism while strengthening ties among affected regions.
Delegates reaffirmed their shared intention to pursue a coordinated agenda aimed at promoting historical justice and equitable development across participating regions.
President Mahama expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Mottley for her leadership and consistent advocacy on reparatory justice, and reiterated Ghana’s readiness to continue working with continental and diaspora partners.
High-level participation from across Africa and beyond
The Accra summit attracted delegates from more than 80 countries, including several heads of state and senior government officials.
Among those present were President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados.
Others included the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea, Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua; President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe; and Speaker of the Algerian Parliament, Azouz Nasri.
The conference ended with renewed commitments to deepen international collaboration on reparatory justice and strengthen historical and cultural bonds across Africa and the global African diaspora.
