Ghana’s former president (2012–2017) and current leader in politics, Mahama has steered through domestic reforms and regional diplomacy while remaining a central voice in debates on democracy, development, and reparations.
Leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and beyond have aligned on a 19-point framework, endorsed at a Ghana summit, to turn UN recognition of transatlantic slavery into concrete reparatory measures. The plan calls for debt relief, cultural restitution and new global panels to guide implementation, with growing cross‑regional support and ongoing debates over the specifics of compensation.
Torrential rains have submerged buildings and roads in Accra and Abidjan, with at least 12-13 deaths confirmed and rescue efforts ongoing. Authorities warn the toll could rise as the heavy rainfall continues, threatens infrastructure, and triggers drainage and power outages. Governments vow relief and desilting work while urging residents to relocate from high-risk areas.
Since late May more than 160,000 foreign nationals have returned or been repatriated from South Africa, with governments reporting 115,000 back to Zimbabwe and 56,000 to Malawi; many returns have followed protests that have targeted migrants, sparked violent attacks and diplomatic rows across Africa. Petitioners have asked the ICC to examine whether the violence and state failures constitute crimes against humanity.
Jamaica has filed a petition asking King Charles to refer three questions about transatlantic slavery to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The move, backed by Caribbean leaders, seeks to determine the legality of slavery under English law, whether it constituted a crime against humanity, and whether Britain has a duty to provide redress. The petition follows a long-running campaign for reparations and artefact repatriation.