Mahama's Africa Day Message: A Call for Justice and Unity

Africa Day 2025: President Mahama's Call for Justice and Unity Ghana's capital, Accra, 25 May 2025 - In a message delivered on Africa Day, President John Dramani Mahama issued a powerful call for justice, unity, and shared progress across the African continent. His address, captured in a video by Channel One TV, emphasized the need to confront the lasting effects of slavery, colonialism, and neocolonialism. "For too long," President Mahama stated, "the legacy of slavery, colonialism, and neocolonialism has cast a long shadow on the lives and progress of Africans." He called for reparations as a necessary step toward healing historical wounds and building a more equitable future. The President also stressed the importance of pan-African solidarity and collective growth, advocating for meaningful dialogue and a unified front to address the economic challenges facing many African nations. His message concluded with a hopeful vision of a continent where justice prevails and the potential of every African is fully realized. The speech has been widely circulated on social media, sparking discussion and debate on the ongoing need for justice and unity in Africa.