Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to self‑reliant conflict resolution in Africa, with President John Dramani Mahama urging accelerated progress toward African‑owned peace support operations and reparatory justice.
Speaking at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Mahama formally endorsed the Luanda Action Plan and the AU Trigger Model, both designed to reduce dependence on foreign donors in regional peace efforts.
“Ghana attaches particular importance to sustainable, predictable, and African‑owned financing of our peace and security agenda. Our task must ensure effective implementation, better coordination, and shared responsibility,” Mahama stated.
He commended the UN Security Council’s Resolution 2719, which authorizes UN‑assessed contributions for AU‑led peace operations, and welcomed progress toward the AU Peace Fund’s $1 billion target through the 0.2 percent import levy and private sector partnerships.
On reparatory justice, Mahama briefed the Assembly on the outcomes of the Next Steps Reparations Conference held in Accra, which established a high‑level Advisory Council on Reparatory Justice and an expert panel on artefact restitution. “Many countries have started to address the issue of reparations and are returning looted artefacts. We encourage continued international engagement ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly session,” he said.
Ghana’s position underscores a broader push for African solutions to African challenges, combining peace financing with justice initiatives to strengthen the continent’s sovereignty and resilience.
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