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African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery

African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

June 20, 2026 at 02:33 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"History does not ask us to inherit guilt, but it asks us to inherit responsibility."

— John Dramani Mahama , Politician

"Enslaved people were dehumanised and treated as goods."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

Key People

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Emmanuel MacronPoliticianCenter

Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.

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John Dramani MahamaPoliticianLeft

Ghana's President who emphasized the importance of historical responsibility.

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africa Caribbean Accra, Ghana

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africa apology caribbean debt relief financial compensation ghana justice reparations slavery un

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African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
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The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

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