President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to act as “each other’s keepers,” stressing the responsibility of leaders to safeguard the dreams and aspirations of future generations. He made the remarks on 2 March at the Official Opening of the 2026 Judicial Year and the 20th Anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha, Tanzania.
“As I said earlier, all the nations on the African continent are each other’s keepers. Each of us is a keeper of the dreams and hopes our ancestors could not achieve,” President Mahama stated, highlighting the need for collective responsibility across the continent.
Reflecting on Ghana’s judicial reforms, he noted progress in strengthening justice systems and shared a personal perspective on the importance of protecting rights and human dignity.
“For the past 20 years, the African Court has protected the rights and dignity of African people beyond our national borders,” he said. “The time for Africa is now — to meet the challenge of keeping the promises we have made to future generations.”
President Mahama called for a renewed commitment to the African Court to ensure its growth and global recognition.
“Now is the time to deepen our commitment so that in 20 years, when we celebrate its 40th anniversary, it will stand as the leading international judicial body and a model for others. Africa must step into its greatness,” he added.
The President’s address underscored the shared duty of African nations to uphold justice, human rights, and the vision of a continent that protects and empowers its people.
