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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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
ASSEMBLY/AU/DEC.934
Opening Date
3 March 2026
Closing Date
25 May 2025
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).
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
The document's recorded date is 25 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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.
