From Memory To Action: Accra Reparations Conference Adopts Roadmap For Global Justice

by panafricantv - June 20, 2026June 20, 20260

By Makiza Micheline Latifa “Let it be recorded that when history beckoned, we did what was right for the memory of the millions who suffered the indignity of slavery.”Those words, delivered by President John Dramani Mahama during the adoption of the landmark United Nations resolution on the trafficking and enslavement of Africans on March 25, echoed strongly as the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps of the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans concluded in Accra.After three days of deliberations bringing together heads of state, scholars, activists, legal experts, traditional authorities and members of the African diaspora, participants adopted what organizers described as a practical roadmap for advancing reparatory justice beyond recognition and into action.Far

Accra Reparations Summit Opens With Demands for Accountability Beyond Words

by panafricantv - June 19, 2026June 19, 20260

By Makiza Micheline Latifa Can there be reparatory justice without accountability?That question framed much of the discussion at the opening of the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps of the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans, as political leaders, scholars, activists and members of the African diaspora gathered in Accra to advance the global movement for reparations.The conference follows the adoption of a historic United Nations resolution led by Ghana that recognized the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crimes against humanity, marking a significant milestone in decades of advocacy by African states, Caribbean nations and descendants of enslaved peoples across the world.The opening ceremony brought together some of the most influential

Accra Opens Reparations Summit Dubbed “Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice”.

by panafricantv - June 18, 2026June 18, 20260

By Victoria Wilson Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama opened the three-day High-Level Consultative Conference on Reparations in Accra on June 17, hosting heads of state, scholars, civil society leaders, and diaspora organisations from more than 80 countries. Among those invited to address the summit was French President Emmanuel Macron. The Vote and the Invitation On March 25, Ghana’s delegation to the United Nations led the passage of Resolution A/RES/80/250, declaring the transatlantic slave trade and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans “the gravest crime against humanity”, by 123 votes in favour. Three states voted against it, the United States, Argentina, and Israel. Fifty-two abstained, among them, all 27 European Union member states, including France. President Mahama at the UN General Assembly podium in New York,

Claim Of Privatization Of TOR Unfounded-Board Member

by panafricantv - June 17, 2026June 17, 20260

Story by George Yawson VINEH A Board Member of the Tema Oil Refinery has dismissed claims that the government is planning to privatize the company, insisting that the refinery’s recent performance demonstrates its ability to thrive under state management. Speaking on Pan African Television program, Talk Time with Kwesi Pratt Junior Saturday June 13, 2026 the board member and lawmaker for Sissala East Constituency, Honorable Mohammed Issah Bataglia said reports suggesting plans to sell or privatize TOR are unfounded and do not reflect the government’s position regarding the future of the refinery. He noted that ongoing operational improvements and positive gains recorded by TOR in recent months are clear indications that the refinery can be efficiently managed by the state when provided with

Zoomlion, NADMO, & Police Step Up To Boost Accra’s Flood Resilience

by panafricantv - June 12, 2026June 12, 20260

Friday June 12, 2026 A massive regional flood control and drainage desilting campaign spearheaded by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDems Group Ltd, Dredge Masters Ghana Ltd, MMDAs and the Ghana Police Service intensified across the capital on Friday, June 12, as stakeholders ramped up efforts to prepare Accra ahead of the peak rainy season.Also participating in the operation were personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Ambulance Service.Heavy equipment operators and hundreds of sanitation personnel were deployed to flood-prone communities to remove silt, plastics and other debris obstructing the free flow of stormwater. Speaking to journalists during the exercise, the Greater Accra Regional Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Ricky Anokye Frimpong, said the initiative

Prez. Mahama Calls For Shift From Aid To Trade As Ghana, EU Deepen Partnership

by panafricantv - June 12, 2026June 12, 20260

By Makiza Micheline Latifa | June 12, 2026With shifting global alliances reshaping Africa’s diplomatic landscape, Ghana and the European Union have convened in Accra to redefine what their partnership looks like in an increasingly complex world. The 2026 Ghana–EU Partnership Dialogue, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, development partners, and key stakeholders to examine emerging geopolitical realities, strengthen economic cooperation, and identify new opportunities for collaboration on development, security, and trade.Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa set the tone early, framing the decades-long partnership as one built on demonstrated results rather than ceremonial affirmations. He pointed to two successes that Ghana chalked in the year under review as evidence of the partnership’s evolution.

Dredge Masters Leads Anti Flood Push As Encroachment Blocks Drains.

by panafricantv - June 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Following the three-day anti-flood clean-up operation launched by Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its partners, Dredge Masters Limited on Thursday, June 11, deployed specialised equipment to dredge and desilt critical drains in Weija, Mepeasem (near UPSA), and other parts of the Greater Accra Region.Despite heavy silt and solid waste that had cut capacity in major storm drains across Accra, worsening flood risks, the joint anti-flood exercise was now targeting key flashpoints before the next rains. The exercise is a partnership between Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, FeDems Limited, Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service and MMDAs in Greater Accra. In an interview, the Operations Manager of Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, Sena Adiepena, said the channels have lost capacity

LPG Blames Worsening Flooding Situation On Government Failure To Prioritize Safety And Welfare Of Ghanaians

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by panafricantv - June 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Story by George Yawson VINEH The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) has blamed the worsening flooding situation across parts of the country on what it describes as the government’s persistent failure to prioritize the safety, welfare, and long-term wellbeing of Ghanaians. According to the party, recurring floods that continue to destroy homes, businesses, and public infrastructure are a clear indication of poor planning, weak enforcement of environmental regulations, and inadequate investment in drainage and flood prevention systems. The LPG argued that successive warnings from experts and environmental agencies have largely been ignored, leaving many communities vulnerable whenever heavy rains occur. It noted that the annual loss of lives and property due to flooding should not be accepted as a normal occurrence. The party further

Zoomlion, NADMO, FeDEMS, DML & Partners Begin 3 Day Anti-Flood Clean In Accra

by panafricantv - June 11, 2026June 11, 20260

As part of efforts to reduce flooding and improve environmental sanitation during this rainy season, the Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDEMS Group Ltd, together with Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and MMDAs have commenced a three-day clean-up and desilting exercise in selected flood-prone communities within the Greater Accra Region.The exercise began Wednesday June 10–12 at 7:00 a.m., targeting major drainage channels and waterways in Roman Ridge, Mallam, Paloma, Circle, Kaneshie and GBC areas, where teams undertook extensive cleaning and desilting works to improve the free flow of rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding.The initiative comes in the wake of recent

Stakeholders Push For Sustainable Funding for Greater Accra Waste

by panafricantv - June 8, 2026June 8, 20260

Stakeholders in Ghana’s sanitation sector have called for an urgent shift from landfill-dependent waste disposal systems to sustainable, engineered waste treatment infrastructure, warning that persistent funding gaps could undermine efforts to maintain cleanliness and environmental safety within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA).The call was made during a high-level stakeholder dialogue on landfill and waste management held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra on Monday, June 8, 2026 on the theme "Alleviating Waste Disposal crisis in Greater Accra."The meeting brought together government officials, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), sanitation experts and private sector operators.Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Ahmed Ibrahim, noted that rapid urbanisation and population growth