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Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
May 27, 2026Pope Leo apologises for Church's historic role in slavery - Reuters
Pope Leo apologises for Church's historic role in slavery Reuters
May 25, 2026Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links - Reuters
Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links Reuters
April 18, 2026'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.
March 28, 2026UN adopts Ghana's slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe - Reuters
UN adopts Ghana's slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe Reuters
March 25, 2026Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Nations will vote on whether to designate the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".
March 25, 2026