Former President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his unwavering commitment to championing reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent, as the African Union (AU) designates 2025 as the Year for Reparatory Justice.
In a message to mark Africa Day 2025, Mahama—who serves as the AU’s official champion for the reparations agenda—emphasized his resolve to work collaboratively with African leaders and global stakeholders to achieve lasting justice.
“The AU has declared 2025 as the year for justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations,” Mahama stated. “As the AU champion for this critical cause, I am deeply committed to working with you all to achieve this objective.”
The AU’s declaration is part of a continent-wide push to address historical injustices stemming from slavery, colonialism, and systemic oppression.