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September 4, 2026
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Ghana has duty to preserve slave-trade sites and tell their full story – Vice President
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- Vice President Opoku-Agyemang emphasized Ghana's responsibility to protect and honestly interpret its historic forts, castles, and sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade.
- She stressed that preserving the physical evidence is crucial for future generations to understand the scale of injustice and the experiences of enslaved Africans.
- Her remarks followed the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
- Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted the importance of preserving lesser-known sites of African resistance to enslavement across Ghana, such as Assin Manso, Sankana, and Golu.
- She linked the preservation of these sites to the broader reparatory justice agenda and strengthening ties between Africa and the diaspora.
Why This Matters
This matters for Ghana as it reinforces its critical role as a custodian of global heritage related to the transatlantic slave trade, impacting its national identity, cultural tourism, and international relations. Accurate preservation and interpretation of these sites are vital for education, fostering connections with the African diaspora, and contributing to the global discourse on reparatory justice.
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