Accra, Ghana / Brasília, Brazil – Brazil has formally endorsed Ghana’s landmark draft resolution before the United Nations General Assembly that seeks to classify the transatlantic trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity ever committed,” significantly strengthening the global coalition behind the initiative.

The announcement came on March 21, 2026, following high-level diplomatic engagements between Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Brazilian representatives in New York.

Brazil’s support adds considerable diplomatic weight to the campaign, given the country’s historical role as the largest single destination for enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade — receiving an estimated 4.8 million people between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Ghana, acting as lead coordinator for the African Union on reparations, plans to table the resolution titled “Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity” on March 25, 2026. The text calls on all UN member states to:

– Recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity without statute of limitations

– Commit to accurate, mandatory education about the trade and its legacies in national curricula worldwide

– Support meaningful dialogue on reparatory justice, including financial compensation, technology transfer, debt relief, and restitution of looted cultural artefacts

– Actively combat contemporary racial discrimination and Afrophobia rooted in the historical injustice

Minister Ablakwa described Brazil’s endorsement as “a powerful affirmation of shared historical responsibility and collective resolve to confront the enduring consequences of this crime.”

He stated that the resolution aims not only at formal recognition but also at laying a foundation for reconciliation, healing, and concrete reparative measures.

The campaign builds on decades of advocacy by African and Caribbean states, including CARICOM’s 10-point reparatory justice plan and ongoing discussions at the UN Human Rights Council. Ghana has positioned itself as a leading voice, leveraging its “Year of Return” initiatives and diaspora engagement to rally international support.

If adopted, the resolution would represent one of the strongest collective statements by the international community on the transatlantic slave trade’s scale — which forcibly displaced more than 12 million Africans, with approximately 2 million dying during the Middle Passage — and its lasting socio-economic, cultural, and psychological impacts.

The African Union, CARICOM, UNESCO, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), global scholars, activists, and diplomatic missions in Addis Ababa, Geneva, and New York have contributed to refining the draft. Ghana continues to seek additional co-sponsors ahead of the March 25 presentation.

Welcome to today’s first roundup of major stories from Ghana. We are curating the most relevant stories dominating headlines on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

President Mahama Responds to Citizen Urging Him to Contest for Third Term
President John Dramani Mahama has firmly dismissed calls for him to seek a third term in office, telling a citizen during a public engagement that the 1992 Constitution limits presidents to two four-year terms and that he has no intention of pursuing constitutional changes or extensions. He explained that to him, the adherence to democratic principles and the rule of law was paramount. He said he is currently focused on delivering on his current mandate.
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IGP Orders PPB to Probe Alleged Assault on Artist Ibrahim Mahama
The Inspector-General of Police has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPB) to launch a full investigation into allegations by businessman and artist Ibrahim Mahama that he was assaulted by officers from the Police Special Operations Team during an incident in Tamale. Mahama has formally lodged a complaint, and the IGP has assured an impartial probe.
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Tragedy in Agona Swedru as Three-Year-Old Boy Dies in Bee Attack
A three-year-old boy has tragically died after being attacked by a swarm of bees in Agona Swedru, Central Region. The child was reportedly playing near a hive when the bees stung him repeatedly. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to the injuries. Police and health officials are investigating the incident.
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Police Launch Manhunt for Bikers After Brutal Assault on Kaneshie MTTD Officer
Police in Accra have launched a manhunt for a group of motorbike riders who brutally assaulted a Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) officer in Kaneshie. The officer was attacked while attempting to enforce traffic regulations; the suspects fled on their motorcycles. Authorities are appealing for public assistance with information leading to arrests.
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‘Galamsey Is Not Going Anywhere’ – Senyo Hosi Calls for Tech-Driven Regularisation
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has declared that illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) “is not going anywhere” unless addressed through technology-enabled regulation rather than outright bans. He advocated for digital tracking of mining concessions, real-time monitoring, and formalisation of artisanal operations to reduce environmental damage while preserving livelihoods.
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Brazil Joins Ghana’s UN Campaign to Declare Slave Trade the Gravest Crime Against Humanity
Brazil has formally endorsed Ghana’s draft United Nations General Assembly resolution that seeks to classify the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity ever committed.” The announcement strengthens the global coalition backing the initiative, which Ghana plans to table on March 25, 2026, with support from the African Union and CARICOM.
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Accra, Ghana – The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) has formally constituted a three-member investigation team to probe last Monday’s fatal microlight aircraft crash at Tema Community 1 that claimed the lives of both occupants.

Led by Head of Investigations Captain Paul Forjoe, the team’s mandate includes determining the actual cause of the accident involving the 3I Sky Arrows light aircraft (registration 9G-ADV), which was en route from Ho to Accra, and recommending preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

AIB Commissioner John Wumborti announced the formation of the team during a news conference in Accra on Tuesday, March 18, 2026. He confirmed that preliminary work had already begun, including scene documentation, eyewitness interviews, and securing the wreckage for detailed examination.

“The Bureau responded promptly after receiving initial reports and has since commenced preliminary investigations,” Wumborti stated per reporting by state-owned Ghanaian Times. “We have the required expertise and resources to carry out a comprehensive investigation in line with international standards.”

He appealed to the public to avoid speculation — particularly on social media — and to rely solely on official updates from the AIB.

“We appeal to the public to remain calm and avoid speculation. The Bureau will provide updates as the investigation progresses,” he added.

While no fixed timeline was given for the final report, Wumborti indicated that an interim update would be issued within one month if the full investigation is not concluded by then. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to transparency and thoroughness.

The crash occurred around 12:21 pm at Oninku in Tema Community 1, Site 18 — within the compound of the Tema Metropolitan Day Care Centre — while pupils and teachers were in session. Emergency services, including the Police and Ghana National Fire Service, responded swiftly. Residents initially attempted to extinguish the blaze before professional responders took over.

All children and staff at the day care centre were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. The bodies of the two male victims — burnt beyond recognition — were recovered and conveyed to the mortuary for autopsy and preservation. The crash site was cordoned off to preserve evidence.

The aircraft’s ownership details have not yet been publicly confirmed. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is cooperating fully with the AIB investigation.