During a visit to New York, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama sharply criticized the U.S. administration, accusing it of reducing the representation of Black history in cultural and educational institutions.

Speaking at an event organized by the United Nations, the Ghanaian leader warned that these measures could negatively affect historical memory and recognition of the contributions of Black populations. He specifically mentioned the removal of Black history courses, the withdrawal of slavery-related exhibitions, and the restoration of certain Confederate monuments.

These remarks come in the context of a resolution presented by Mahama at the UN General Assembly. The proposal aims to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes in human history and to call for reparative measures.

According to experts, the Ghanaian president’s statements occur amid ongoing debates in the United States about teaching Black history and preserving cultural heritage linked to slavery and civil rights struggles.

Mahama’s initiative has been covered by several international media outlets, highlighting the significance of these discussions for historical memory and Africa’s relations with Western cultural institutions.