UN's landmark slavery ruling energises African Union's fight for reparations
John Mahama successfully led a UN resolution declaring transatlantic chattel slavery a crime against humanity, despite opposition from several Western nations.
What to know as Africans welcome UN vote on slavery reparations but questions remain
The U.N. resolution on trafficking of enslaved Africans calls for reparations and restitution of cultural items, widely welcomed across Africa and by advocates.
Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition
The Trump administration pressured Vanuatu to weaken a UN resolution demanding climate action and potential reparations for climate damages, forcing significant compromises to the proposal.
Israeli forces struck a Gaza City target claimed to be re-establishing Hamas capabilities; Gaza endures daily strikes, aid blockades, and UN demands unrestricted humanitarian access.