JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ghana Gets Massive Backing at UN for Slave Trade Reparations.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dzawu, Moses Mozart 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Ghanaian President John Mahama’s successful effort at the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity and to advocate for reparations for African nations. The resolution received 123 votes in favor, with three against (Argentina, Israel, and the US) and 52 abstentions, mostly from European countries. Mahama emphasized the historical role of Ghana’s ports in the slave trade, called for a formal apology, reparatory justice, and the return of African art and artifacts taken during the colonial era. He highlighted the enduring social, economic, and cultural impacts of the slave trade and colonialism on African peoples. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192514321
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