African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
African and Caribbean nations demanded formal apologies and reparations for transatlantic slavery at a conference in Ghana. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the need for responsibility, while a 19-point reparations plan was established. This follows a UN resolution declaring the slave trade the 'gravest crime against humanity,' which garnered 123 votes in favor.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 02:33 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:20 UTC
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