The President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in Accra on Wednesday to attend a high-level consultative conference focused on the next steps toward adopting a United Nations resolution on the African slave trade.
Hosted by Ghana, the summit brings together several heads of state and government, ministers, legal experts, researchers, and representatives from regional and international organizations.
Participants have convened to devise mechanisms to bolster diplomatic momentum for the initiative, which is championed by multiple African nations.
The conference aims to forge a consensus on actions to honour the memory of slave trade victims, secure recognition for the historical injustices endured by African peoples, and advance the cause of reparative justice.
During the sessions, leaders and experts will explore avenues to accelerate the resolution’s adoption process within the United Nations, amid a resurgence of international interest in slavery-related reparations and its enduring legacy.
The Senegalese head of state’s participation underscores Dakar’s firm commitment to preserving historical memory and leading African advocacy for greater acknowledgment of the systemic injustices inherited from the transatlantic slave trade.
The proceedings are expected to culminate in a set of recommendations designed to solidify a unified African stance ahead of upcoming diplomatic milestones within the UN framework.
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