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Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston Browne departed Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday to attend the Second Africa–CARICOM Summit, scheduled to take place from September 6–8, 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Summit, convened under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” is expected to bring together Heads of Government from Africa and the Caribbean, alongside international partners, to advance cooperation in political, economic, social, and cultural spheres.
Prime Minister Browne will join fellow leaders in addressing key areas, including:
- Reparatory Justice: Advancing a unified call for reparations for Africans and people of African descent.
- Economic and Social Development: Expanding opportunities in trade, education, health, culture, and tourism between Africa and the Caribbean; and
- Global Advocacy: Strengthening joint positions on reform of international financial institutions, debt sustainability, and climate change resilience.
The Summit builds on the first Africa–CARICOM Summit held virtually in 2021, which laid the groundwork for deeper engagement between the two regions.
This year’s in-person meeting is expected to result in a Joint Communiqué and Declaration on Reparatory Justice, reaffirming the shared commitment of Africa and the Caribbean to unite their voices in the pursuit of justice and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Browne will also participate in several side events, including a high-level session on reparations, restitution, and cultural heritage resources, and an engagement with the Caribbean diaspora in Ethiopia.
He will be participating alongside African and Caribbean leaders, including H.E. João Lourenço, President of Angola and Chair of the African Union; H.E. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia; and Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of CARICOM.
Ahead of his departure, Prime Minister Browne underscored the significance of the Summit, describing it as “An historic opportunity to deepen ties with our African brothers and sisters, advance the cause of reparatory justice, and strengthen collaboration on issues such as climate resilience and debt reform that are critical to the survival and prosperity of small states like Antigua and Barbuda.”
Prime Minister Browne, who has been a consistent and outspoken advocate for reparatory justice, will join regional and continental leaders in advancing the case for reparations as a legal, moral, and developmental imperative.
He has repeatedly argued that reparations are essential to addressing the historical injustices of slavery and colonization and to creating sustainable opportunities for future generations across Africa and the Caribbean.
In advance of the Summit, Prime Minister Browne stated: “For too long, our peoples have carried the burdens of history without receiving justice. Reparations are not only about redress for past wrongs, but about building a more equitable future.
At this Summit, Antigua and Barbuda will continue to raise its voice for justice, dignity, and fairness for all people of African descent.”
The Prime Minister will also highlight his government’s commitment to building stronger bonds between the peoples of Africa and the Caribbean.
Under his leadership, Antigua and Barbuda has supported initiatives to expand trade, cultural exchange, educational cooperation, and diaspora engagement, all aimed at uniting the two regions through shared heritage and common purpose.
Prime Minister Browne emphasized: “The Africa–Caribbean relationship is one of family. Our histories are intertwined, and our futures must be built together.
This Summit provides us with the opportunity to transform solidarity into action by deepening cooperation and forging a united front on global issues such as climate change, debt reform, and sustainable development.”
The Honourable Sir Steadroy Benjamin has assumed the role of Acting Prime Minister and will perform the duties of the office until Prime Minister Browne returns on Wednesday, 10th September. (Ends)
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Who are the reparations comming from ?
Did African nations take place in and cause to occur the detention and slavery if it’s own people ? African tribes fought internally and captured people were enslaves at the least. They weee traded with the western world for guns and ammo. Are these same countries now being asked to participate in paying monies towards reparations ? All I know is I am not a salve, I have never known a slave . Have I known descents of slaves of course , have I know. Decendants of slave plantations owners… I am. Not sure. Does every white person on earth owe me anything for an injustice done to others decades ago? I think we need to build our community looking forward to, keep the family unit together , moms and dads in the household . By marriage or civil union . We need to bring our people up and praise them for doing better , even if that’s better than we are currently doing. I see to often people get jealous of someone’s success and wish them ill will. We need to stop
This must be the effect of smoking cow dung.
@James Brown
I see that you’re misguided in thinking but everyone will not be able to process how we got to this side of the world. That’s the issue with our race; we’re never united on any issue. This is why they are able to capitalize on our weaknesses and vulnerabilities. We don’t see our past as painful and hurtful to our race as the people of the holocaust do. They sing with one voice. Something in our DNA prevents us from doing so.
why Africans out of all people
Important step, but I hope the discussions translate into real trade and investment opportunities for Antigua and Barbuda, not just speeches.
Safe travels my beloved Prime Minister Browne and may it be fruitful.
Partnerships like these can open new doors for tourism and education exchanges, our young people should benefit.
We know you will represent us well. We are in good hands
Other comments could be critique, but Dave ray a keyboard happy Gaston fanatics is not with reading, neither an opposition fanatic worth reading, but an objective person is a thumbs up. Africa ain’t even control by africans they are all sold out their resources to large white global corporation foreign own extractive economy, and myriads of presidents mean competitive politics that is destructive and acrimonious.
Other comments could be critique, but Dave ray a keyboard happy Gaston fanatics is not worth reading, neither an opposition fanatic worth reading, but an objective person is a thumbs up. Africa ain’t even control by africans they are all sold out their resources to large white global corporation foreign own extractive economy, and myriads of presidents mean competitive politics that is destructive and acrimonious.
Gaston gone abroad again without addressing the country about the growth in gun crimes and criminal activities?!
Has he gone to promote his new song?
Why not send the Prime Minister in waiting Chet Green? Because he’ll be the new leader of the party in the not too distant future 😉
This nonsensical man addresses every MONETARY issue in Antigua, but shirks his responsibilities in protecting the hardworking citizens from crimes and misdemeanors.
He’s wutless, worthless and utterly useless …
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