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'United front' on slavery reparations after historic summit in Ghana

Countries pushing for reparations for slavery have hailed a milestone after adopting a shared manifesto for reparatory justice at a global summit in Ghana. Participants said the conference had given new momentum to their fight on both sides of the Atlantic.

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South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

Radio France Internationale

US, UK, EU push back on UN slavery reparations, despite acknowledging historical injustice

The UN General Assembly recognized the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” aiming to confront historical injustice and advance reparatory justice. The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor. The US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it, while the UK and EU member states abstained over legal…

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UN to vote on resolution calling slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly is due to vote on Wednesday on a resolution that would designate the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" – a move supporters describe as historic, and essential to global healing.

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Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine

Foreign minister says 272 Ghanaians are thought to have been drawn into battle since 2022, after he visited Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

At least 55 Ghanaians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war, minister says

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said

The Independent UK

Ghana's foreign minister urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs

Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.

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YouTuber IShowSpeed set to receive Ghanaian passport after Africa tour

Global YouTube sensation IShowSpeed is set to receive a Ghanaian passport following his popular "Speed Does Africa" tour. Ghana's foreign minister lauded the influencer for positively showcasing the nation and continent. The 21-year-old's unfiltered streams have garnered millions of viewers, promoting a more relatable image of Africa, though the passport…

The Times of India

US backtracks on Ghana visa curbs as country becomes deportation hub

The United States has reversed its visa restrictions on Ghana as the west African nation emerges as a key deportation hub in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. While Accra maintains it has received nothing in return for taking in deportees, one political scientist told RFI an agreement to take in…

Radio France Internationale

Ghana accused of dumping West African migrants deported from US in Togo

West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana earlier this month have been transferred to neighbouring Togo by force, according to their lawyers, who are pursuing lawsuits in US, Ghanaian and regional courts alleging violations of fundamental human rights.

Radio France Internationale

West Africans Deported By US To Ghana Sue Over Detention

A group of west Africans deported from the United States have sued the government of Ghana, alleging they were sent to the country despite having deportation protection orders from US immigration authorities.

International Business Times

West Africans deported by US sue Ghana for 'unlawful detention'

A group of West African nationals deported from the United States to Ghana earlier this month have filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government for unlawful detention. Lawyers representing the deportees report they are still being held in a military camp near Accra, even though there are no formal charges…

Radio France Internationale

Ghana insists immigrants deported by the US have been sent home, contradicting lawyers

Ghanaian authorities insist on their claim that the group of 14 African immigrants deported to Ghana by the U.S. have been returned to their home countries

The Independent UK

More African nations are receiving third-country immigrants deported by US. Here's what to know

Ghana has become the latest African country to accept third-country nationals deported by the U.S. This controversial practice has raised legal concerns

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Meek Mill apologizes for secretly shooting music video in Ghana's presidential palace

Meek Mill has issued an apology for covertly shooting an explicit music video in Ghana's presidential palace, known as Jubilee House.

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