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Mahama Pushes UN to Label Slavery Humanity's Greatest Crime

2/22/2026

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President John Mahama of Ghana urges the United Nations to designate transatlantic slavery as the gravest crime against humanity.
He is backed by 40 African Union members and plans to present the resolution to the United Nations in March 2025.
The African Union has declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reparations,' prioritizing acknowledgment over immediate compensation.
Critics caution against relativizing other crimes, but Mahama says truth is essential for healing.

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President John Mahama of Ghana urges the United Nations to designate transatlantic slavery as the gravest crime against humanity.
He is backed by 40 African Union members and plans to present the resolution to the United Nations in March 2025.
The African Union has declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reparations,' prioritizing acknowledgment over immediate compensation.
Critics caution against relativizing other crimes, but Mahama says truth is essential for healing.