SLAVERY REPARATIONS & HISTORICAL RECOGNITION
International and domestic efforts to secure formal recognition, apologies and financial reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, including UN resolutions, legislative debates and diplomatic campaigns by African and Caribbean nations
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Poland shifts stance on Nazi reparations from Germany – media
RTJun 29, 2026, 08:26 AM
Poland is reportedly shifting its stance on World War II reparations from Germany, demanding annual payments of 2,000 euros for survivors of Nazi crimes instead of a lump sum of 1.3 trillion euros. The reported change reframes a long-running compensation dispute between the two countries.
Why offering the West a say on reparations is a trap
RTJun 25, 2026, 12:24 PM
An RT opinion piece argues that giving the West a say on colonial reparations is a trap, contending that as the EU stalls, the Accra summit should demand Africa stop 'begging' and instead force a global reckoning. It frames reparations as a matter Africa must pursue on its own terms. The commentary reflects a push for African-led accountability for colonialism.
Russia backs African push for colonial reparations – Medvedev
RTJun 25, 2026, 10:50 AM
Russia will support African calls for colonial reparations and wants colonialism recognized as a crime against humanity, Dmitry Medvedev has said. The endorsement aligns Moscow with African demands for historical accountability. It also advances Russia's broader effort to deepen ties with the continent and counter Western influence.
It’s 2026. France repeals its slavery decree
RTJun 9, 2026, 09:40 AM
In an opinion piece, RT marks France's repeal of a slavery-era decree in 2026, arguing that Paris celebrates the symbolism while still refusing reparative justice for slavery.
Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial for Role in 1961 Assassination of Congo's Lumumba
DEUTSCHE WELLEBelgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 DR Congo leader killing
Mar 17, 2026, 06:37 PM
Etienne Davignon, the sole surviving suspect in the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, has been ordered to stand trial in Belgium on war crimes charges. The case marks a landmark moment in Belgium's long-delayed reckoning with its colonial past in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lumumba was killed shortly after Congolese independence, and the trial represents one of the first judicial attempts to hold Belgian officials accountable for their role in the murder.
Belgium to Put Former Diplomat on Trial Over Lumumba Assassination
FRANCE 24"Enfin la Belgique regarde son histoire en face" : vers un procès pour l'assassinat de Lumumba
Mar 17, 2026, 03:49 PM
Sixty-five years after the assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, Belgian justice is reopening the case. Former diplomat Étienne Davignon has been referred to trial for "participation in war crimes" in a closed-door ruling in Brussels that remains open to appeal. The case marks a landmark moment in Belgium's long-delayed reckoning with its colonial past in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Belgian Court Clears Way for Trial Over 1961 Murder of Congo's Lumumba
BBC WORLDBelgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Mar 17, 2026, 03:06 PM
A Belgian court has ruled that a trial can proceed against Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former diplomat, over his alleged involvement in the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba. Lumumba was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo and was killed shortly after independence in a killing widely seen as facilitated by Belgian and US interests. The case marks a historic moment of judicial reckoning for Belgium over its colonial role in the Congo.