President John Dramani Mahama, has paid tribute to the millions of Africans who endured enslavement, displacement and the loss of identity during a historic joint Juneteenth commemoration by Africa and the United States at Christiansborg Castle in Osu.

Speaking at the event, the President honoured the resilience and courage of descendants of the enslaved across the globe and linked the commemoration to the recently concluded Next Steps High‑Level Consultative Conference on Reparatory Justice, whose participants adopted an outcome document to guide international cooperation on reparatory justice, historical remembrance and restitution.

He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the African diaspora and highlighted policies that facilitate reconnection with the ancestral homeland, including pathways for residence and expanded visa‑free travel across the continent.

President Mahama further urged for a more equitable and inclusive global order that offers opportunity, dignity and fairness for all.

“The pursuit of justice extends beyond reparations and the return of cultural artefacts. Ghana is your home, you are always welcome in the motherland,” he stated.

He described the joint commemoration and the reparatory justice outcome document as important steps toward sustained dialogue and cooperative action on historical injustice and restitution.

The ceremony brought together heads of state and government, traditional leaders, members of the African diaspora and international delegates, including Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley.