Accra: Juneteenth commemorations are underway at the historic Christiansborg Castle, Osu, featuring libation rites, wreath-laying ceremonies, a traditional durbar, and keynote addresses by leading Pan-African voices, including Julius Garvey and Al Sharpton. The events are part of a broader initiative to honor the legacy of enslaved Africans and push forward the conversation on reparations.

According to Ghana Web, the commemorations form a key feature of the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps of the United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. Political leaders, scholars, activists, and members of the African diaspora have gathered in Accra to advance the global movement for reparations. These gatherings emphasize the need for a unified approach to addressing historical injustices and ensuring reparative justice.

The conference, held under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama in his capacity as African Union Champion for Reparations, has witnessed the establishment of several institutional mechanisms. These include an Advisory Council on Reparatory Justice, an Expert Panel on the Restitution of Cultural Artefacts, and a Panel of Legal Experts on Reparatory Justice. These bodies are tasked with translating the growing global call for reparations into concrete action, marking a significant step forward in the reparative justice movement.