UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, demands reparations

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”. It also urges “the prompt and unhindered restitution” of cultural items to their countries of origin without charge. This includes artworks, monuments,…

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Ghana’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Hanna Tetteh, appointed UN Special Representative for Libya

In a significant diplomatic milestone for Ghana, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hanna Serwaa Tetteh as his Special Representative for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This news, announced on 24th January, 2025, fills Ghanaians with pride, marking another step forward in African representation on the global…

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