African, AU officials call for actions to realise continental reparations agenda. They made the call during a high-level pre-launch meeting of the AU’s 2025 theme, \”Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations\” Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa emphasised the significance of dedicating 2025 to the cause of reparatory justice. The event set a powerful tone ahead of the 38th Ordinary Session of the. AU Assembly of the Heads of State and Government, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, where African leaders are expected to. formally launch the 2025 theme and outline concrete steps to advance the reparations. agenda. It is an appeal to ensure that the dignity, rights, and well-being of Africans and their descendants are fully restored. The theme of the year is \”a continuation of a long-standing struggle grounded in the resilience of our ancestors and the unwavering advocacy of today’s leaders,\” said the AU Commission Deputy Chairperson Monique Nsanzabaganwa.
