The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution declaring the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor, 52 abstentions, and 3 countries voting against.

• The initiative was spearheaded by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama.
• It aims to secure global recognition of this historical injustice and foster discussions on reparations.
• The African Union Commission and the Caribbean Community have welcomed the resolution, emphasizing its significance for truth, justice, and healing.