The forced dispersion of African populations left deep wounds, on the continent as much as among its descendants. It fed lasting misunderstandings between continental Africans and Afro-descendant communities.
The League of African Peoples, a Pan-African evangelical Christian organisation, carries this initiative in the name of the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). It sets out to acknowledge historical injustices, to open an authentic process of mutual forgiveness, and to encourage the return — physical where it is wished for — to the shared ancestral land.
Morning. Protocol ceremony bringing together senior African authorities, representatives of Afro-descendant communities and delegations from across the continent. Raising of the flag of reconciliation, release of doves, prayer for unity, then the presentation and consecration of the Ambassadors of Reconciliation.
Afternoon. Grand cultural parade of the peoples of Africa and the diaspora: traditional dress, ancestral dances and songs.
Evening. Festival of the Peoples of Africa, followed by the screening of a documentary tracing the symbolic journey of the return.
Morning. Plenary conference “The origins of African peoples”: where we come from, and the strength and resilience of the African people.
Afternoon. Conference “The Afro-descendant – African Alliance: what place for Africa in global leadership?” Then B2B meetings and presentations of investment opportunities: agriculture, innovative technologies, infrastructure, construction, cultural tourism, education and renewable energy.
Launch of the Afro-descendant Development Fund.
Evening. Festival of the Peoples of Africa, open to the public.
Morning. Memorial visit to Black Star Square in Accra, planting of the Tree of Return and the symbolic transformation of the Door of No Return into a Door of Return for free men and women. Time of prayer for Afro-descendants and for the African renaissance.
Afternoon. Presentation of the outcomes and solemn reading of the Final Declaration, committing participants to prepare the ceremonies of 2030 and 2031. Protocol signing by delegations and partners.
Closing evening. Songs, traditional dances and prayers for peace and unity.
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March 2030 — Tanzania
For East Africa.
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November 2030 — Angola
For the departure gateway of Central and Southern Africa.
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May 2031 — Benin
For the departure gateway of West Africa.
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November 2031 — Ghana
For the whole of Africa.
The event brings together heads of state and government, traditional authorities, Afro-descendant representatives from the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, entrepreneurs, investors, artists and community leaders from around the world.
The LAP plans to invite more than two hundred African kings and traditional rulers, who embody the moral, cultural and historical authority of the peoples of the continent.