AU Adopts Landmark Decision Declaring Slavery And Colonialism Crimes In opposition to Africans, Names November 30 Day Of Tribute

Leaders of the African Union (AU), assembly at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa, have adopted a historic decision describing slavery, deportation, and colonialism as genocide and crimes towards the individuals of Africa.

The choice marks a major step within the bloc’s efforts to formally recognise the enduring influence of historic injustices on the continent and its diaspora.

AU Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasised the significance of the decision, stating: “The convention recognises colonisation as a criminal offense towards humanity. That’s crucial.” He additionally expressed solidarity with Palestine, calling for an finish to what he described because the extermination of the Palestinian individuals.

As a part of the decision, member states agreed to designate November 30 because the “African Day of Tribute to African Martyrs and Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Commerce, Colonization, and Apartheid.” The day is meant to honour those that suffered beneath these programs and to reaffirm the continent’s dedication to justice and remembrance.

AU leaders additional resolved to maintain the matter beneath overview and to work collectively towards securing broader worldwide recognition of the declaration. The transfer underscores the union’s willpower to handle historic grievances and search acknowledgment on the world stage.

Melissa Enoch

Times Nigeria