Commonwealth acknowledges ‘time has come’ to discuss slavery reparations
The 56 Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday October 26 in Samoa that “the time has come” to discuss “restorative justice” for Britain’s colonial past, following […]
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Mauritania’s Election: Stability, Security, and Slavery in the Spotlight
Mauritania, a strategically important West African nation, is heading to the polls with nearly 2 million voters set to cast their ballots. The election unfolds […]
UNGA 78th Session: Akufo-Addo extolled by Ghanaians in US
A section of Ghanaians in the United States were at the UN Headquarters in New York to show their support and acknowledgment to the President’s […]
São Tomense PM expects Portugal to clarify report of student discrimination in Madeira
The Prime Minister of Sao Tome has referred to the Portuguese authorities for clarification on the case of students from his country at the Escola […]
Mauritania: Anti-slavery activist named among top 100 most influential African figures
Anti-slavery activist and former presidential hopeful Biram Dah Abeid has appeared in New African Magazine’s ranking of top 100 most influential African figures who have […]
Slave trade in Libya may be crime against humanity, UN warns
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday voiced “grave concern” about modern slavery in Libya, warning that the sale of migrants into slavery in the […]
Libya Slave Auction Draws Light to Continuing Dilemma of Black Population in Tindouf Camps, Mauritania
The abhorrent slave auction aired by CNN continues to ignite condemnation worldwide while drawing attention to the plight of thousands of black slaves who are […]
African Union Urges ‘Slave Market’ Probe in Libya
The African Union on Friday urged the Libyan authorities to investigate “slave markets” of black Africans operating in the conflict-torn nation, after the CNN aired […]
American anti-slavery activists denied entry to Mauritania
The Mauritanian government has denied a group of American anti-slavery activists entry to the country, claiming their planned activities are contrary to Mauritanian laws. “We […]