Ghana seeks UN declaration of slave trade as ‘gravest crime’

The move is aimed at advancing truth, recognition and reconciliation, the African nation’s leader, John Mahama, has said

Ghana plans to submit a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a “grievous” crime against humanity and demanding reparations. The move adds to a growing campaign across African and Caribbean states seeking redress for historical crimes.

The proposal could be tabled at the UN General Assembly as early as this month...