President Boakai Returns from High-Level Reparatory Justice Conference in Ghana

The Conference, hosted by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and attended by African leaders and international stakeholders, aimed to advance global efforts toward addressing the historical injustices and lasting impacts of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery, support the implementation of the UN resolution on reparatory justice, and strengthen international cooperation in promoting accountability, healing, and sustainable development for people of African descent.

Speaking on his engagements at the Conference upon his return this evening, the President averred that Liberia's appointment to the Advisory Council for International Reparatory Justice presents an opportunity for the country to contribute its experience in peace-building, reconciliation, and post-war recovery while advancing Africa's call for justice and restoration. 

He noted that Liberia, as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, is well positioned to share lessons from its own history and participate in discussions aimed at promoting development, education, and greater opportunities for Africans.

President Boakai said discussions centered on restoration, remembrance, and reconciliation not to dwell on past divisions, but to acknowledge historical injustices and chart a path toward a better future. 

The Liberian President added that Liberia's experience in reconciliation and democratic renewal provides valuable lessons that can contribute to efforts aimed at preserving historical memory and advancing justice across the African continent.