With regard to the implementation of the African Union 38th Summit theme for 2025, namely Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations, what (a) are the practical steps taken by his department economically, politic
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Support for translating the AU Theme into the AU Decade on Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations (2026-2036)
DIRCO supported a proposal at the AU to translate the 2025 AU Theme into the AU Decade on Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations (2026-2036), treating reparations as an ongoing process.
- Who it is for
- AU member states and stakeholders involved in AU reparations initiatives
- How to act on it
- DIRCO supports the AU proposal to translate the theme into the decade; implementation proceeds through AU processes.
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Supported the proposal tabled at the AU to translate the AU Theme of the Year to the AU Decade on Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations (2026-2036), recognising that the question of reparations is not a once-off event but a process.
Inaugural Diaspora Week (08 to 10 October 2025) on reparatory justice
DIRCO reports it will host the inaugural Diaspora Week from 08 to 10 October 2025 under Promoting Socio-Economic and Cultural Rights as forms of Reparatory Justice, in collaboration with the Freedom Park, African Diplomatic Missions and those of the Sixth Region (African Diaspora).
- Who it is for
- the African Diaspora and stakeholders involved in Diaspora Week
- How to act on it
- Attend/participate in the inaugural Diaspora Week hosted by DIRCO and its collaborators during the stated dates.
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Hosting the inaugural Diaspora Week from 08 to 10 October 2025 under Promoting Socio-Economic and Cultural Rights as forms of Reparatory Justice , in collaboration with the Freedom Park, African Diplomatic Missions and those of the Sixth Region (African Diaspora).
Participation in the AU High Committee in Charge of the Decade
DIRCO reports ongoing participation in the AU High Committee in Charge of the Decade related to justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders involved in the AU High Committee in Charge of the Decade
- How to act on it
- Engage through DIRCO’s ongoing participation in the AU High Committee.
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Ongoing participation in the AU High Committee in Charge of the Decade.
Africa Day Public Lecture on reparatory justice (25 May 2025)
DIRCO reports that it delivered an Africa Day Public Lecture focused on reparatory justice at the NCOP on 25 May 2025.
- Who it is for
- members of the public and stakeholders attending the Africa Day Public Lecture at the NCOP
- How to act on it
- Attend the Africa Day Public Lecture delivered by the Deputy Minister at the NCOP on the stated date.
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Africa Day Public Lecture delivered by Deputy Minister Moraka on 25 May 2025 at the NCOP, with a focus on reparatory justice.
Representation on the AU Committee of Experts on Reparations (effective 15 December 2025)
DIRCO fielded Dr Jane Mufamadi to represent the Southern Africa Region on the AU Committee of Experts on Reparations, effective 15 December 2025, to advance African Common Position and the AU Framework for Reparations for Slavery, Colonialism and Apartheid.
- Who it is for
- the Southern Africa Region represented on the AU Committee of Experts on Reparations
- How to act on it
- DIRCO fields a candidate for the AU Committee of Experts on Reparations; the role is effective from the stated date.
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Fielded a candidate to the AU Committee of Experts on Reparations, Dr Jane Mufamadi, who is the current Chair of the Committee, representing the Southern Africa Region effective 15 December 2025.
Programmes and activities under the AU Decade on African Roots and Diaspora focusing on the Reparations Agenda
DIRCO reports programmes and activities pertaining to the AU Decade on African Roots and Diaspora that also focus on the Reparations Agenda.
- Who it is for
- participants/stakeholders in AU Decade programmes on African Roots and Diaspora
- How to act on it
- Participate through the AU Decade programmes and activities run/engaged with by DIRCO.
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Programmes and Activities pertaining to the AU Decade on African Roots and Diaspora also focusing on the Reparations Agenda.
Follow-up responsibilities under AU Decision Assembly/AU/DEC.934(XXXVIII) (February 2025)
DIRCO reports that AU Decision Assembly/AU/DEC.934(XXXVIII) adopted in February 2025 charges Togo, Ghana, South Africa and Algeria with responsibility for following up on a Togolese initiative proposing classification of slavery, deportation and colonialism as crimes against humanity.
- Who it is for
- Togo, Ghana, South Africa and Algeria (as charged by the AU decision)
- How to act on it
- Follow up on the implementation of the Togolese initiative as assigned by the AU decision.
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The implementation of AU Decision Assembly/AU/DEC.934(XXXVIII) adopted in February 2025, specifically charging Togo, Ghana, South Africa and Algeria with the responsibility of following up on the implementation of the Togolese initiative proposing the classification of slavery, deportation and colonialism as crimes against humanity.
Mid-Year and Final reporting on implementation of the theme of the year to the African Union
DIRCO says it manages and coordinates reporting progress on implementation of the theme of the year to the African Union through a Mid-Year and Final Report, expecting national departments to contribute to their areas of implementation.
- Who it is for
- national departments contributing to implementation reporting; AU reporting stakeholders
- How to act on it
- National departments contribute to DIRCO’s reporting on progress via the Mid-Year and Final Report process.
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Management and coordination of the reporting of the progress on the implementation of the theme of the year to the African Union, through a Mid-Year and Final Report. It is expected that all National Departments should contribute thereto on their specific areas of implementation.
Facts
Reference
ASSEMBLY/AU/DEC.934
Key Takeaways
- AU 38th Summit theme 2025: Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations
- Department: DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation)
- DOJ CD (Department of Justice and Constitutional Development) as lead on reparatory justice
- Africa Day Public Lecture by Deputy Minister Moraka, 25 May 2025
- Dr Jane Mufamadi appointed to AU Committee of Experts on Reparations, effective 15 December 2025
- AU Decade on Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations (2026-2036)
- AU Decision Assembly/AU/DEC.934(XXXVIII) (February 2025)
- Follow-up responsibilities: Togolese initiative classifying slavery, deportation and colonialism as crimes against humanity
- Countries assigned to follow up: Togo, Ghana, South Africa, Algeria
Dates
Opening Date
3 March 2026
Closing Date
25 May 2025