- UK negotiations over transatlantic slave trade reparations
- Ghana, Jamaica, African Union, and Caribbean Community met to discuss cooperation, trade, and reparations for transatlantic trade.
African Union, CARICOM, and Ghana Discuss Trade Coalition and Reparations
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What happened
During a bilateral meeting in New York on September 23, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama outlined plans for a major cooperative bloc. Mahama stated he intends to use his upcoming tenure as AU Chair to unite the African Union, the Caribbean Community, CELAC, and the AU's African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He noted that this coalition could become the world's largest trading bloc and provide a stronger platform for economic cooperation on issues like reparatory justice.
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Why it matters
The initiative seeks to leverage the foundation of a historic Ghana-led UN resolution on reparatory justice. This framework would allow the involved organizations to deepen economic cooperation and expand market access through the proposed integration of the Global South.
Ghana, the African Union, and the Caribbean Community have been involved in discussions concerning cooperation, trade, and reparations related to transatlantic trade.
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Who's involved
- African UnionThe African Union is the proposed core of the future massive trade coalition.
- Caribbean CommunityThe Caribbean Community is viewed as a key partner in the potential trade bloc.
- GhanaGhana is central to the initiative, having led the foundational UN resolution.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ghana formally endorsed dialogues involving the African Union and the Caribbean Community.Sub-event
Mahama seeks a coalition between AU and CARICOM during talks in Ghana.1 source
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The entities involved
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
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Caribbean Community
International organization with 15 member states and 5 associate members in the Caribbean region
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Ghana
country in West Africa
Related events
- High-level talks involving Ghana, the African Union, and key figures like John Mahama are underway, discussing trade, economic cooperation, and the unifying agenda.
- The NDC party seeks to maintain its parliamentary majority as Mahama faces political challenges in Ghana.
- Ghana attends the Russia-Africa Summit where John Mahama seeks a ceasefire agreement from Vladimir Putin.
- Mahama administration aims to reset Ghana.
- Mahama serves as the African Union Champion on Reparations, linking the push to Ghana's historical slave castles.