The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for concrete and coordinated steps to ensure the full implementation of the United Nations Resolution on reparations.
He made the remarks on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the High-Level Consultative Conference on “Next Steps” under the UN Resolution on enslaved Africans, held in Accra.
Addressing delegates, President Faye commended Ghana for leading efforts to address historical injustices linked to slavery, and reaffirmed Senegal’s commitment to supporting the global initiative.
He stressed that the time had come to move beyond declarations and translate commitments into tangible actions that engage all sectors of society.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, our duty today is to actualise these resolutions and move with concrete action; actions which attract the people, actions which speak to the youth, artists, intellectuals and civil society.
“Action that reinforces cooperation between Africa, the Caribbean, the American and all stakeholders involved in this move,” he said.
President Faye further outlined Senegal’s ongoing efforts to strengthen links between people, promote historical research, and advance education aimed at building a more just and equitable future.
“Senegal has convincingly rolled out a dynamic agenda constantly fostering a link between the people to support historical research, promote education and prepare a future more just and equal.
“I am hopeful that this conference in Accra will mark a stage in our collective journey of justice, dignity and a shared future,” he added.
The conference brought together world leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss practical steps toward implementing the UN resolution and advancing reparative justice for descendants of enslaved Africans.
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