Ghana has secured a $3.5 million commitment from the Korean National Commission for UNESCO in July 2026 to restore six historical forts and castles, helping the African diaspora reconnect with their ancestral roots.
The US$3.5 million is pledged by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.
This was made known recently during the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea. Related News Military dismantles 18 illegal refineries, recovers 250,500 litres of stolen petroleum products Fulani, Berom should never have become enemies -Jonah Jang World's busiest airport existing since 1960 to shut down operations forever
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister said the restoration and preservation work is slated for six selected colonial-era slave forts and castles.
The goal is said to improve the structural integrity and historical presentation of vital trans-Atlantic slave trade landmark capacity building including professional climate-resilient conservation training for local Ghanaian heritage experts.
