Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote

BBC News - World Social JusticeNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 25, 2026 at 12:22 PM

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Ghana is leading a UN General Assembly resolution to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a "gravest crime against humanity" and is demanding compensation for its victims. The resolution urges member states to consider apologizing and contributing to a reparations fund, which would support educational programs, skills training, and endowment funds. Ghana's Foreign Minister emphasizes that African leaders are not seeking personal financial gain, but justice for the victims. The resolution also calls for the return of cultural artifacts looted during the colonial era. Ghana, a major gateway for the slave trade, views the resolution as a step towards healing and a safeguard against forgetting the historical atrocities.

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The resolution calls for cultural artefacts stolen during the colonial era to be returned to their countries of origin.

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African leaders are not asking for money for themselves; they want justice for the victims.

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The resolution urges UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund.

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Ghana is demanding compensation for slavery through a UN resolution.

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Between 1500 and 1800, around 12-15 million people were captured in Africa and taken to the Americas as slaves.

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John Dramani Mahama 40% Americas 50% African Union 50% United Kingdom 60% BBC ×260% United Nations General Assembly 70% Transatlantic Slave Trade 80% Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa ×390% Ghana ×7100%

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slavery 100% reparations 90% ghana 80% un general assembly 70% transatlantic slave trade 70% cultural artefacts 60% justice 50% compensation 50% colonial era 50% african union 40%

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