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flag The African Union declared the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity and will push for global recognition through the UN.

flag The African Union has advanced its reparations campaign, adopting a resolution at its 39th Assembly that recognizes the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. flag Unanimously approved in Addis Ababa on February 14–15, 2026, the resolution, prepared by the AU Executive Council, calls for international acknowledgment of historical injustices linked to slavery, colonialism, and apartheid. flag Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, appointed AU Reparations Coordinator, plans to submit the resolution to the UN General Assembly in late 2025. flag The move aims to promote truth, recognition, and reconciliation without targeting specific nations. flag The summit also elected Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye as the new AU Chairperson for 2026.

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