Injustice Across the Atlantic: Africa pushes for reparations after UN slavery resolution
10 Apr 2026, 16:11 GMT
By CGTN
Topic: africa
Credit: CGTN
Source URL: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-11/Africa-pushes-for-reparations-after-UN-slavery-resolution-1MeBgAccA6s/p.html
Growing calls for reparations have gained momentum following a recent United Nations resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. While non-binding, the move has reignited debate over accountability, with African leaders and historians urging Western nations to address the lasting economic and social impacts of slavery.