President John Dramani Mahama launched the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on Saturday. This theme marks a significant focus on reparatory justice and racial healing for the continent ¹.
The launch is a pivotal moment for the African Union, as it seeks to address the historical injustices faced by Africans and people of African descent. The theme is expected to guide the AU’s efforts in promoting justice, equality, and human rights throughout the continent.
As the AU Chairperson noted, the theme is a call to action for African nations to come together and demand justice and reparations for the centuries of exploitation, oppression, and violence inflicted upon Africans and people of African descent.
President Mahama’s launch of the theme is seen as a significant step towards acknowledging the past injustices and working towards a more equitable future for Africans. The African Union’s focus on reparatory justice is expected to spark important conversations and drive meaningful change throughout the continent.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
