Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country’s role in slavery

The King of the Netherlands has formally apologised for his country’s role in the slave trade, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected. The country became a major colonial power after the 17th Century, holding territories across the globe, and…

Museum dedicated to history of immigration in France reopens

The National Museum of the History of Immigration in Paris is reopening its permanent exhibition, with a new focus on the long and dynamic history of people moving to and from France. Located in the Palais de la Porte Dorée…

Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided

The Netherlands is expected to apologise for slavery, with a speech on Monday by the prime minister and ministerial visits to the Caribbean and Suriname. But the date chosen and the way the announcement has been organised has prompted criticism,…

Guy, forget Libya, there is slavery among us – Lucia Edafioka

Anyone who saw the Libya video in 2017 of some people auctioning off fellow humans like animals, will still get the chills as I do. It’s not like I was unaware that it was happening, it was hearing the stories,…

Muhammadu Buhari: Slavery still exists. We must take action.

August 23rd is the UN-declared International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. To mark it, President Muhammadu Buhari published an opinion in the Washington Post newspaper. Four centuries ago, the first 20 documented African slaves…

Naira Marley Issa jail! – Dami Ajayi

Naira Marley, the poster boy for Internet Fraud better known as Yahoo Yahoo, has also become its scapegoat. Called in for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a week ago, he is still in custody, awaiting arraignment…

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