Kofi Ahovi

 On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 123 countries voted in favour of the slavery reparations motion tabled by President John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution called on the UN to recognise the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime ever committed against humanity. Following extensive debate, the motion was adopted with 123 votes in support. Three countries — the United States, Argentina, and Israel — voted against it, while 52 nations abstained. Here is the full list of countries that voted in support of the reparations motion.   

  Ghana's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Samuel Yao Kumah, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, reaffirming Ghana's commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter. During the ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Ambassador Kumah conveyed fraternal greetings from President John Dramani Mahama, emphasizing Ghana's readiness to collaborate with the UN and its Member States to advance international peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. Ghana is unwavering in its commitment to multilateralism and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations," Ambassador Kumah stated, highlighting the country's dedication to promoting global cooperation and addressing complex challenges. In response, Secretary-General Guterres praised Ghana as a "steadfast partner of the United Nations and a pillar of multilaterali...