Mahama welcomes UK’s openness to issuing apology for transatlantic slave trade
President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed what he describes as the UK government’s openness to a formal apology and structured dialogue over the transatlantic slave trade, describing the development as a potential turning point in the global campaign for reparatory justice. In a statement issued on November 1, 2026, Mr Mahama said he received with […]
President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the United Kingdom government's openness to issuing a formal apology and engaging in structured dialogue over the transatlantic slave trade, describing the development as a significant step towards reparatory justice. Mahama, who is the African Union Champion on Reparations and Chair of the Global Advisory Panel on Reparatory Justice, commended the UK Prime Minister for what he described as a bold and honest recognition of Britain's historical legacy of slavery and colonialism.
He emphasized that the declaration, despite the UK's decision to abstain from the UN resolution on the slave trade, marked a watershed moment and an important contribution to the growing international consensus on reparatory justice.
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