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Ghana Urges UN to Classify Slave Trade as a Crime Against Humanity

Ghana to Propose UN Resolution Declaring Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will submit a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly designating the African slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity." This bold move comes at a pivotal time, as discussions surrounding historical injustices and reparations gain momentum on the international stage. Speaking at the conclusion of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Mahama emphasized that the UN…

Libya deports Somali migrants as Tripoli steps up crackdown on irregular migration

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyan authorities have deported a group of Somali migrants detained in the capital, the country’s Anti-Illegal Migration Agency said Monday, underscoring an intensified campaign against irregular migration that has swept up foreign nationals across the North African state. In a statement, the agency said the migrants were held at a detention center in eastern Tripoli and removed from the country after court orders and verification of travel documents. Officials said the deportations were carried out in…