African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa this weekend under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The summit focuses on addressing colonial injustices and advocating for reparations for affected communities.
African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa this weekend under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The summit focuses on addressing colonial injustices and advocating for reparations for affected communities.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, emphasized that reparations are a call for justice, not charity. He stressed the importance of a transformative process to right past wrongs.
"The demand for reparations is not about charity or financial aid. It is a call for justice," Abiy Ahmed stated.
Due to ongoing tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi sent his Prime Minister to the summit in his place, as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue their advances.
The summit is set to conclude tomorrow, with a final statement expected on reparations and regional security issues.
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Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said China has the power to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing is enabling Moscow’s military campaign.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
“Respected and feared globally,” U.S. President Donald Trump told troops at Fort Bragg on Friday (13 February), framing America’s renewed strength against to mounting pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
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Thousands of fans packed River Plate’s Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday for the first of three sold-out concerts by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, as part of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” World Tour.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a toxin from poison dart frogs.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised a video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, describing it as “deeply troubling”.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin a two-day visit to Slovakia and Hungary on Sunday (15 February), aimed at strengthening ties with the two Central European nations, whose leaders have maintained close relations with President Donald Trump.
The Munich Security Conference concludes on Sunday (15 February) with discussions centred on Europe’s role in an increasingly unstable global landscape, including security coordination, economic competitiveness and the protection of democratic values.
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