Ghana’s 2027 AU chairmanship preparations have received praise from African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi, with the country completing its strategy six months ahead of schedule.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this after meeting Ambassador Haddadi on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The discussions centred on Ghana’s priorities when President John Dramani Mahama assumes the AU chairmanship in 2027. Those priorities are contained in a strategy document commissioned by the President.
Haddadi described Ghana’s early preparation as inspiring and said the approach should become a “blueprint moving forward.”
The meeting also examined the state of the African Union and Mahama’s plans for advancing Agenda 2063, the continent’s long-term development framework.
Ablakwa said Ghana and the AU would strengthen their work around African unity and practical continental cooperation.
Reparatory justice gains momentum
Reparatory justice will form another major part of the partnership.
Ghana is seeking stronger continental backing following its role in securing a United Nations resolution describing transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity.
Ghana and the AU are expected to lead initiatives in New York, including a high-level event on the restitution pillar of reparatory justice.
The event will push international cooperation on returning cultural properties and heritage removed from Africa.
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