At the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai made a strong call for reparations to address the lasting effects of slavery, colonialism, and systemic racism. His remarks aligned with the summit’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.”
Boakai emphasized Liberia’s historical role as a nation founded by freed African Americans and its commitment to advocating for reparative justice. He stressed that reparations are not just about financial compensation but also about restoring dignity, economic empowerment, and historical accountability.
His call comes as African leaders push for stronger global recognition of past injustices and concrete steps toward economic redress. The AU summit is expected to explore policies that strengthen Africa’s stance on reparations in international discussions.
With growing momentum for reparations worldwide, Boakai’s advocacy adds to the broader conversation on justice for African nations and the diaspora, urging global institutions to take meaningful action.
